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G250 MSS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,163 mi
Last recorded31,163 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 MSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 31,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 31,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,880 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,179 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 27,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn close too legal limit

offside rear tyre worn

signs off a slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,858 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 23,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front 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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G250 MSS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G250 MSS, 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 G250 MSS registered?

G250 MSS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G250 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G250 MSS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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