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PUS 153P

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,133 mi
Last recorded110,133 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUS 153P
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 110,133 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,883 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 109,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,054 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,253 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 107,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 106,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 106,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,569 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 103,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front shock absorber leaking advise replacement

Pass 5 Jul 2007 102,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 101,344 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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PUS 153P is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PUS 153P, 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 PUS 153P registered?

PUS 153P is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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