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G785 DPC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,594 mi
Last recorded87,594 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG785 DPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 87,594 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 78,296 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,172 miles

front coil springs rusty

front tyres walls are cracking

we note steering stiff on lock to lock check.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,150 miles

front coil springs corroded

front tyres walls perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,149 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front coil springs corroded

front tyres walls perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,074 miles

light cracking to front tyre walls..coil springs rusty..

Pass 23 May 2013 77,868 miles

front coil springs rusted...o/s/f tyre walls cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 77,741 miles

power steering unit damp nearside of unit..o/s/front tyre walls cracked..general underbody corosion to ie.brake calipers/springs/suspension units...general oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,115 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 77,091 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,587 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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G785 DPC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G785 DPC, 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 G785 DPC registered?

G785 DPC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G785 DPC safe to buy?

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