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G588 GFX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 GFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 128,934 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 128,934 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 128,912 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill section, marked yellow excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Offside rear pipe, going over subframe into silencer has a hole from corrosion and is also rubbing the subframe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill section, at front of wheel arch, marked yellow, excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine has slight misfire when holding revs up to carry out emissions test.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe going into brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 128,602 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 128,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,817 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Screen washer jet a little weak in operation.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,709 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 121,696 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015

Nearside Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 121,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,218 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 121,212 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs

slight movement in rack bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 120,421 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 120,506 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnet struts defective

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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G588 GFX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G588 GFX, 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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G588 GFX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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