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G245 APH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,899 mi
Last recorded45,899 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 APH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,614 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,298 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,298 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,543 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,167 miles

Radiator support cross member very corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,076 miles

bonnet struts defective

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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G245 APH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G245 APH, 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 G245 APH registered?

G245 APH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G245 APH safe to buy?

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