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OU 8234

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,068 mi
Last recorded47,068 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU 8234
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 47,068 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 46,911 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 46,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,830 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,534 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,436 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,964 miles

Advis: N/S track rod end gaiter leaking grease.

Advise: Both rear trailing arm bushes (rear) beginning to deteriorate.

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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OU 8234 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OU 8234, 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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What year was OU 8234 registered?

OU 8234 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 September 1989.

Is OU 8234 safe to buy?

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