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G811 RES

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,178 mi
Last recorded32,178 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG811 RES
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 32,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 31,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 31,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,502 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 30,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,039 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 29,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,287 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,589 miles

lower front coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,115 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,570 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,663 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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G811 RES is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G811 RES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G811 RES registered?

G811 RES is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is G811 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for G811 RES shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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