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G585 OBU

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,342 mi
Last recorded84,342 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 OBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,342 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,105 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,784 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s suspension bushes deteriorated thoughout vehicle

Pass 6 May 2014 79,086 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,981 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in nearside front floor pan not within 30cm of a mounting point

corrosion starting in both front lower arms coil cups

Pass 4 May 2011 78,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,893 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 78,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear coil springs starting to corrrroed

Pass 8 May 2007 77,440 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 77,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING PIONT CORRODED

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

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES 2MM AND SIDE WALLS CRACKED

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,790 miles

nearside rear tyre cracks in inner sidewall not to cords

Fail 18 Apr 2006 76,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracks in both inner and outer sidewalls

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 OBU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G585 OBU, 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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G585 OBU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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