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PAX 406

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAX 406
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,465 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 94,385 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints weld and paste repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes weld repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p/s fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel archs corroding

Offside Front inner wing area under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushs perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlamps reflectors deteriated and poor pattern

both rear and nearside front tyres walls perishing

chasis and underbody heavily welded and undersealed

general suspension components heavily corroded

handbrake efficiency only just meets requirements

Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints weld and paste repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes weld repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p/s fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel archs corroding

Offside Front inner wing area under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushs perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlamps reflectors deteriated and poor pattern

both rear and nearside front tyres walls perishing

chasis and underbody heavily welded and undersealed

general suspension components heavily corroded

handbrake efficiency only just meets requirements

Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre exhaust joints slight blow (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front reflectors deteriated and poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

both rear inner wheel archs by sills corroding

rear enclosing panels corroded

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,744 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre exhaust joints slight blow (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front reflectors deteriated and poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

both rear inner wheel archs by sills corroding

rear enclosing panels corroded

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front floor area by drain bung corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,521 miles

All coil springs heavily corroded

Nearside centre exhaust blowing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension antiroll bar bushes perrishing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,056 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 90,056 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,754 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,714 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 135,049 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,345 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 82,343 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 80,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,524 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 78,521 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2006 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PAX 406 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PAX 406, 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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PAX 406 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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