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G947 TYN

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,238 mi
Last recorded68,238 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 TYN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,238 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 65,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 65,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hand brake switch intermittent in off position

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 65,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,739 miles

fuel pipe to tank corroded nearside rear

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,514 miles

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

n/s/r tailing arm bush not located centraly.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,176 miles

filler in o/s/r quarter panel.

n/s/r trailing arm bush incorrectly located.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,819 miles

filler in o/s/r quarter/ wheel arch.

n/s/r trailing arm rear bush incorectly located.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,819 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

filler in o/s/r quarter/ wheel arch.

n/s/r trailing arm rear bush incorectly located.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,946 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,457 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 61,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 61,435 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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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G947 TYN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G947 TYN, 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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G947 TYN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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