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G296 LLS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,610 mi
Last recorded70,610 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 LLS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage power steering very slight (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,610 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x hangers missing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking rack or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded 2x front and 4x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

corrosion at both sides, rear quarters/sills

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,446 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,446 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,152 miles

Oil leak and power steering leak washer bottel may be leaking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,152 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Oil leak and power steering leak washer bottel may be leaking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,206 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Power steering rack as slight oil leak

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,749 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,171 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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G296 LLS 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 60%.

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 G296 LLS, 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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G296 LLS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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