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G488 WPN

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,237 mi
Last recorded22,237 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 WPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 22,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 22,063 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 21,887 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Upper and low lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 21,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,057 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 20,873 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 20,685 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,604 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,521 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 19,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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G488 WPN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 83,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G488 WPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G488 WPN registered?

G488 WPN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G488 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G488 WPN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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