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G26 DKC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

90,544 mi
Last recorded90,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 DKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 90,544 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad crumbling

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

suspension parts corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2021 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

suspension parts corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2021 90,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at Front subframe mounting point.... rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside components heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,454 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,445 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,823 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,796 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,490 miles

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,039 miles

corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Aug 2014 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,988 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 87,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 24 Aug 2012 86,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,607 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,607 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along floor pan

Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,392 miles

both no plates degraded

front/rear sus corroded both rear o/sills and front apron treat asap

o/s front o/wall damage [tyre]

old accident damage to n/s front

roof lining insecure and limiting rear vision

unable to view front pads fully

Fail 9 Jul 2008 78,392 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

accident damage to n/s front

front and rear no plate degraded

front and rear sus corroded also both rear sills and front apron

o/s/front o/wall damage

rear discs poor condition

roof lining insecure and limiting rear vision

unable to view front pads fully

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,621 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 77,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G26 DKC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 G26 DKC, 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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G26 DKC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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