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G585 GJT

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,288 mi
Last recorded38,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 GJT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 37,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 37,081 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded all four both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 36,946 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2017 36,941 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2016 36,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,254 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,781 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,547 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,887 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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G585 GJT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G585 GJT, 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 G585 GJT registered?

G585 GJT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 September 1989.

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