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G826 WGU

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,958 mi
Last recorded98,958 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG826 WGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 98,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,756 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 95,347 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 95,263 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing All 4 callipers missing locking spring clips (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working (ALL) (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret outer has small hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,778 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 92,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 92,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracked

oil leak

under body rust

Pass 17 May 2013 92,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,630 miles

front brakes just within limits and require attention

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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G826 WGU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G826 WGU, 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 G826 WGU registered?

G826 WGU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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