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G209 WRX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,623 mi
Last recorded18,623 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 WRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 18,623 miles

Windscreen washer switch sticks

Fail 23 Apr 2026 18,623 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer switch sticks

Pass 17 Apr 2025 18,519 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 18,512 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,481 miles

Brake and fuel pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Freeplay sterring rack inner joints

Rear arches corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 18,478 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and starting to weap fluid (3.6.B.4e)

All brake pipe ferrules corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Freeplay steering rack inner joints

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear coil springs hevaily corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,414 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,000 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 17,999 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,525 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 17,524 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,134 miles

ns outer door sill lower edge damaged

osf & nsf anti roll bar drop link rubbers split & perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,661 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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G209 WRX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G209 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G209 WRX registered?

G209 WRX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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