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G240 DPA

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG240 DPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

under side corroded but sound

Pass 23 Sep 2008 90,009 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak

slight play front hubs

slight play steering rack mounts

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bulb failure light on, but unable to find any faulty bulbs

slight play to both front hubs

slight play to steering rack mounts, possibly standard for this type of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2006 90,000 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear metal brake and fuel pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2005 89,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2005 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G240 DPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G240 DPA, 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 G240 DPA registered?

G240 DPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G240 DPA safe to buy?

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