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G589 SGT

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,744 mi
Last recorded57,744 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 SGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 57,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 57,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 56,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lock wire missing from brake caliper bolts

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn inner edge.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,308 miles

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

Power steering weak at full lock during lock to lock check, not effecting steering when driving.

Rear brakes binding slightly when turned by hand.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,976 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,646 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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G589 SGT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G589 SGT, 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 G589 SGT registered?

G589 SGT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G589 SGT safe to buy?

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