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G218 YDF

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

70,577 mi
Last recorded70,577 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG218 YDF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 70,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff has slight leak

Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,403 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 69,060 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill \ wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,351 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor coroded

both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,189 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,624 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 65,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,061 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,564 miles

o/s front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,020 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 61,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,616 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 38,359 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 58,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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G218 YDF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G218 YDF, 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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G218 YDF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 September 1989.

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