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G796 GVN

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,992 mi
Last recorded59,992 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG796 GVN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 58,762 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 58,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,159 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,157 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,111 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,698 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,448 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

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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G796 GVN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 G796 GVN, 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 G796 GVN registered?

G796 GVN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G796 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G796 GVN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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