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G551 VHA

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,139 mi
Last recorded74,139 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 VHA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 74,139 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,976 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all tyres over 20 years old

corrosion on all suspension coil springs

Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,874 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,873 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,871 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,846 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,561 miles

corrosion established to front subframe - not seriously weakened.

front and rear brake efforts fluctuating - worse on n/s/r. not excessive.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake efforts fluctuate, most at rear. not excessively.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,093 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,900 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,092 miles

all 3 brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

cannot fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to u/seal

front subframe V mount starting to split

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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G551 VHA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G551 VHA, 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 G551 VHA registered?

G551 VHA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G551 VHA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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