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G553 FOP

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,621 mi
Last recorded63,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 FOP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 63,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 63,358 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F Engine bay near spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,686 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,429 miles

All four tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,411 miles

all 4 tyres getting perished

Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 tyres getting perished

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,405 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,338 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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G553 FOP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G553 FOP, 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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G553 FOP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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