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G888 CPD

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,652 mi
Last recorded44,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 CPD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 44,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,311 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracks

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,020 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking around tread edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,646 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,335 miles

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)

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,896 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,930 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 40,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S,O/S REAR AND N/S FRONT HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS IN OUTER WALL

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 40,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 37,755 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 37,753 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G888 CPD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G888 CPD, 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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G888 CPD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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