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G949 BLD

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,021 mi
Last recorded22,021 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 BLD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2023 22,021 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2021 22,018 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2018 22,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is cracking up badly on its outer sidewall

light switch is stiff in operation

washer switch is getting stuck in the on position when operated

Fail 28 May 2018 22,001 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is cracking up badly on its outer sidewall

light switch is stiff in operation

washer switch is getting stuck in the on position when operated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,865 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,756 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,176 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,176 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G949 BLD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G949 BLD, 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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G949 BLD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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