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G313 FNH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,091 mi
Last recorded34,091 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG313 FNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 34,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,074 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,007 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 33,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 33,788 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 33,780 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak top radiator hose burst ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,603 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 33,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,373 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake reading 17% on roller brake test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,133 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,808 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 32,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,502 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,632 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,209 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,824 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,894 miles

steering rack bushes splitting

Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,894 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

steering rack bushes splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,529 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

travel on parking brake

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 28,843 miles

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

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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G313 FNH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G313 FNH, 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 G313 FNH registered?

G313 FNH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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