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G255 UKX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,398 mi
Last recorded139,398 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 UKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 139,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 139,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 139,285 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 139,285 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake caliper locking wire missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 139,125 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake caliper locking wire missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 138,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front wipers a bit smeary

Fail 11 Jan 2019 138,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front wipers a bit smeary

Pass 10 Jan 2018 138,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 137,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,400 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 137,400 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 136,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 136,352 miles

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

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

knock on nearside front of suspension

Pass 21 Jul 2010 134,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,132 miles

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

both rear tyre's getting close to wear bar's

Pass 25 Jul 2008 127,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 122,842 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 120,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 118,060 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 118,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G255 UKX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G255 UKX, 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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G255 UKX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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