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G225 YDV

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,717 mi
Last recorded3,717 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 YDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 3,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 3,600 miles

all front suspenshon bed mounts in very poor condition

alot a side movment in rack mounts

slighgt play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight fluid leak from steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 3,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 3,365 miles

corrosion suspension components

rubber front and rear subframe bushes cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2013 3,365 miles

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

corrosion suspension components

rubber front and rear subframe bushes cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2012 3,163 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 3,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 3,144 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 2,667 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 2,435 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 2,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G225 YDV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G225 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G225 YDV registered?

G225 YDV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G225 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G225 YDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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