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G88 DJX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,997 mi
Last recorded67,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 DJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 67,997 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,447 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,306 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 67,286 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,241 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 67,209 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering fluid excessive leak when engine turned off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes into PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear service brakes not working when pedal depressed (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,192 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,073 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 67,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,588 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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G88 DJX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G88 DJX, 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 G88 DJX registered?

G88 DJX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G88 DJX safe to buy?

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