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G786 JMS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,174 mi
Last recorded107,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 JMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

all weld repairs painted /sills corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 107,174 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 106,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

all weld repairs covered and painted

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

welding covered up

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,436 miles

fuel and brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 26 Oct 2017 105,433 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes stuck on (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken front spring (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken front spring (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal pipes at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

fuel and brake pipes coated in underseal

parking brake warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,201 miles

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Oil leaks

Power steering noisy

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Oil leaks

Power steering noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed- patch repair would not be sufficient (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fuel system component leaking pipe at nearside rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,215 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,278 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 98,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,060 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 97,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,294 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,966 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 91,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 90,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,764 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,660 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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G786 JMS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G786 JMS, 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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G786 JMS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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