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OAK 638M

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAK 638M
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 67,130 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,617 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,617 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 63,072 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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OAK 638M is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OAK 638M, 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 OAK 638M registered?

OAK 638M is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is OAK 638M safe to buy?

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