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G895 PKE

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG895 PKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,774 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2020 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracks but not to chords

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks but not to chords

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracks but not to chords

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks but not to chords

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 91,849 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe turret (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe turret (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,247 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front sub-frame has been welded in places.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,246 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front sub-frame has been welded in places.

Rear brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,225 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,743 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,645 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 86,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 84,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,284 miles

all four tyres will need changing in about 2000 miles

Pass 12 Dec 2005 77,828 miles

rear brake pads low(recommend replacement)and nearside and offside front spring shields have slight corossion

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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G895 PKE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G895 PKE, 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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G895 PKE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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