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SS 6274

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,756 mi
Last recorded48,756 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS 6274
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 48,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 48,599 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,561 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,087 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,077 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Reversing lights stuck on

Pass 27 May 2011 47,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 47,533 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 47,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,374 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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SS 6274 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SS 6274, 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 SS 6274?

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What year was SS 6274 registered?

SS 6274 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is SS 6274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS 6274 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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