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G937 JWT

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG937 JWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,381 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise/blow from under manifold.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,739 miles

Exhaust noise/blow from under covers manifold area

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil weeps

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust noise/blow from under covers manifold area

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil weeps

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

o/s and n/s front coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

o/s and n/s front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,205 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all four tyres worn on inside edge

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all four tyres worn on inside edge

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,205 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 94,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rust on o/s/front sill panel

Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 94,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,431 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,931 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 82,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 81,752 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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G937 JWT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G937 JWT, 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 G937 JWT registered?

G937 JWT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 September 1989.

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