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MBE 784

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,998 mi
Last recorded30,998 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBE 784
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 30,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 30,757 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 30,214 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 30,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 29,790 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

advise play at steering rack securing bushes

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread area

offside steering rack gaiter dereriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2018 29,749 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,055 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 29,055 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2013 28,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 27,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,777 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 26,772 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise engine water tank burst

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,579 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MBE 784 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBE 784, 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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MBE 784 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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