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G881 NVO

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,407 mi
Last recorded31,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 NVO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 31,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 30,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,778 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,501 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,453 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,992 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,012 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 27,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G881 NVO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G881 NVO, 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 G881 NVO registered?

G881 NVO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G881 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G881 NVO shows 12 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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