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G787 GKG

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,980 mi
Last recorded85,980 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 GKG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,980 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Small chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,903 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 85,886 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty tell tale not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,856 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transverse ( under radiator ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 83,849 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transverse ( under radiator ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,831 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transverse ( under radiator ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,704 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,638 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,535 miles

Front slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,866 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,757 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

inside of o/s/f headlamp is tarnished

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,238 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bulb warning lamp comes on when brake light is operated

handbrake light on

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

tested wet fronrt brake pads

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,122 miles

os & ns front road springs corroded.front tyres worn on edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,438 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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G787 GKG is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G787 GKG, 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 G787 GKG registered?

G787 GKG is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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