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G250 PAH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,864 mi
Last recorded19,864 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 19,864 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 19,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 19,709 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 19,699 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 19,677 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 19,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 18,892 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 18,891 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,092 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,001 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 17,001 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,061 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 14,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,362 miles

Both front fog lamps damaged,Near side inop.

Front brake pads look low

Off side parking brake low effort

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2007 10,362 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front fog lights damaged, near side inop

Front brake pads look low

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake pipe ferrules light corrosion

front pads getting low

light corrosion rear steel brake pipes

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

rear flexi ferrules light corrosion

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 PAH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PAH, 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 G250 PAH registered?

G250 PAH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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