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G547 APM

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,317 mi
Last recorded112,317 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 APM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,317 miles

Near side front pads are wearing thin

Off side front top mount inner bush has slight wear

Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,267 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Off side front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 May 2017 92,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,951 miles

Near side front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Near side rear rear shock absorber has slight dampness

Power steering rack pinion has a slight leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under vehicle corrosion

os front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2014 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under vehicle corrosion

os front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under vehicle corrosion

os front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,269 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under vehicle corrosion

os front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2012 74,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under vehicle corrosion

os front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,248 miles

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

sills,floors & rear arches starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,229 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

sills,floors & rear arches starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,392 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to floor & sill panels

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,168 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 69,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to ns outer sill at rear

Fail 16 May 2007 68,303 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2007 68,303 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 May 2007 68,283 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

freeplay to both rear wheel bearings/driveshaft end float

nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

freeplay to both rear wheel bearings/driveshaft end float

nail in tyre

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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G547 APM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G547 APM, 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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G547 APM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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