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G996 XPE

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,766 mi
Last recorded70,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 XPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,766 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 68,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2008 66,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,413 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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G996 XPE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G996 XPE, 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 G996 XPE registered?

G996 XPE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G996 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G996 XPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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