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JAG 160L

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 160L
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,113 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,013 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,722 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside door mirror slighly insicure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 99,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,879 miles

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

outer sills not inspected due to factory fitted bodykit

Pass 7 May 2008 96,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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JAG 160L is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JAG 160L, 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 JAG 160L registered?

JAG 160L is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 November 1989.

Is JAG 160L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 160L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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