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G949 TYN

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,278 mi
Last recorded55,278 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 TYN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 55,278 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very lightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 54,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,777 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 52,726 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 52,317 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 52,017 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 47,918 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 47,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,877 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,099 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 64,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear service brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Nov 2008 46,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,219 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,784 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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G949 TYN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G949 TYN registered?

G949 TYN is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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