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G818 YRJ

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,516 mi
Last recorded60,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 YRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,516 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 60,509 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both side (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Both side (diff oil leak) (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms rear bushes (both side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Diff oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,907 miles

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

slight oil leaks from rear diff area

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,729 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,729 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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G818 YRJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G818 YRJ, 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 G818 YRJ registered?

G818 YRJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G818 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G818 YRJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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