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G797 WYK

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,856 mi
Last recorded192,856 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 WYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 192,856 miles

Underside Generally corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 192,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Underside Generally corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 192,513 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 192,511 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 191,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 191,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 190,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 188,405 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 183,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 180,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft drive rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 180,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 180,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 180,516 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 180,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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G797 WYK is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G797 WYK, 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 G797 WYK registered?

G797 WYK is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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