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RFM 878

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,062 mi
Last recorded52,062 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 878
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 51,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 51,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 51,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 51,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 51,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 514,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 51,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,978 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 50,508 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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RFM 878 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFM 878, 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 RFM 878?

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What year was RFM 878 registered?

RFM 878 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is RFM 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 878 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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