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G559 ECX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,057 mi
Last recorded95,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 ECX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear of vehicle has extensive surface rust over components

Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear of vehicle has extensive surface rust over components

Pass 3 May 2014 94,939 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/f steering gaiter boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre close to leagl limit on inner edge

n/s/r exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

o/s/f and o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 94,497 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/r exhaust bracket broken but system fully supported

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor

surface corrosion to all front suspension components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 94,465 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/r exhaust bracket broken but system fully supported

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

nearside front and offside front floor slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion to all front suspension componants

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,429 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/r exhaust braket broken but system fully supported

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

o/s/f sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2012 94,429 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/r exhaust braket broken but system fully supported

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

o/s/f sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,091 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/r exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system fully supported

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in power steering rack bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,091 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s/r exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system fully supported

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in power steering rack bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 89,979 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 8 Dec 2007 84,547 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 84,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 71,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 71,735 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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G559 ECX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G559 ECX, 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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G559 ECX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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