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G911 SBW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,469 mi
Last recorded26,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG911 SBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 26,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 25,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 25,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 25,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 25,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 25,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,143 miles

Front Mud flap mounts will need attention

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 24,766 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 23,564 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,205 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,842 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 21,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,257 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 20,147 miles

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

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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G911 SBW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G911 SBW, 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 G911 SBW registered?

G911 SBW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G911 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G911 SBW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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