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G929 SBW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,579 mi
Last recorded39,579 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG929 SBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,449 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,156 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

vehicle has been standing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle has been stood.

water leak.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

vehicle has been stood.

water leak.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,730 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 35,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 35,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 35,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 34,648 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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G929 SBW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G929 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.

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What year was G929 SBW registered?

G929 SBW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G929 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G929 SBW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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