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KEF 1W

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEF 1W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 60,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 59,997 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 59,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,468 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,609 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 53,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,717 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2010 51,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 48,063 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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KEF 1W is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KEF 1W, 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

How do I check the history of KEF 1W?

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What year was KEF 1W registered?

KEF 1W is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 July 1989.

Is KEF 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEF 1W shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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