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G954 RFR

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG954 RFR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,530 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 101,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,200 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,135 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,128 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r back box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,122 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r back box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,054 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,840 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r traiing arm lockingwire missing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 100,762 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 100,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 100,589 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 100,586 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 99,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009
Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,401 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 98,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,939 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 97,939 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 96,810 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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G954 RFR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G954 RFR, 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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G954 RFR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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