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MDZ 4949

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,637 mi
Last recorded37,637 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDZ 4949
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component slightly perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 37,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component slightly perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,645 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,614 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 31,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MDZ 4949 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MDZ 4949, 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 MDZ 4949 registered?

MDZ 4949 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is MDZ 4949 safe to buy?

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