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REE 5

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,473 mi
Last recorded25,473 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREE 5
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 25,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 25,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,444 miles

all tyres dated 2005 18 years old recommend changing.

Fail 19 Apr 2023 25,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

all tyres dated 2005 18 years old recommend changing.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 25,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 25,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,337 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 25,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,638 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,574 miles

advise slight oil leak from diff

Pass 3 May 2006 23,249 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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REE 5 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 REE 5, 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

How do I check the history of REE 5?

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What year was REE 5 registered?

REE 5 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is REE 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REE 5 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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