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M389 HBJ

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,897 mi
Last recorded148,897 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 HBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 148,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 121,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,510 miles

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

No visible warning for offside front indicator

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 104,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

No visible warning for offside front indicator

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 103,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 99,307 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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M389 HBJ is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 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 M389 HBJ, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M389 HBJ registered?

M389 HBJ is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M389 HBJ safe to buy?

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