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G288 PAH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,739 mi
Last recorded40,739 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 PAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,230 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,864 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,728 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 37,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,294 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER STICKING

Offside Rear hand brake pads thin outer

coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,123 miles

engine water leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 36,123 miles

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

engine water leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,990 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,090 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,903 miles

O/S/F fog lamp not working and both lamps cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 33,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F fog lamp not working and both lamps cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,665 miles

rear tyres getting low 2-3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 32,385 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

O/S Headlamp reflector starting to rust/discolouring

O/S/F Fog lamp not working and glass cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,176 miles

rear tyres getting low 2-3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,577 miles

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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G288 PAH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G288 PAH registered?

G288 PAH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G288 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G288 PAH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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