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G605 THM

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,933 mi
Last recorded132,933 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 THM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 132,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 132,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front floor and inner wing corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2011 132,843 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 132,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 132,515 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 132,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 131,506 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 131,506 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s & n/s front floors holed & corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Nov 2008 129,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 129,875 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,789 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 12,789 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 125,050 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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G605 THM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G605 THM, 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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G605 THM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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