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G798 TUU

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,976 mi
Last recorded60,976 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 TUU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 60,976 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 60,969 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,567 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,003 miles

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

slight wear in both steering rack mounts

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,945 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,945 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,374 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,144 miles

Nearside 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 seal (2.3.3b)

slight wear in steering rack mounts

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,558 miles

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

slight wear in both steering rack mounts

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,485 miles

slight oil leak steering rack area

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 43,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,738 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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G798 TUU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G798 TUU, 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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G798 TUU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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