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G56 LDH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,222 mi
Last recorded137,222 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 LDH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 137,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 136,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 136,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 135,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 135,917 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 135,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,058 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,085 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,470 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,821 miles

n/s/r hand brake effort low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 132,116 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 131,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 128,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,096 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 124,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 121,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 119,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 116,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G56 LDH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G56 LDH, 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 G56 LDH registered?

G56 LDH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G56 LDH safe to buy?

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