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G640 YNF

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 YNF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,909 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Movement in steering rack mounting bushes

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 79,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 79,429 miles

play in steering rack bushes

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 79,387 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 May 2021 78,271 miles

Nearside Front steering rack bush has play

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,193 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,356 miles

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

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

condition of offside inner wing {SHOCK}

Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,506 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2005 63,250 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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G640 YNF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G640 YNF, 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 G640 YNF registered?

G640 YNF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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