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VFF 717

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,277 mi
Last recorded64,277 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 717
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,736 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,448 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,912 miles

Oil leak

oil leak at rear

Pass 12 May 2011 58,892 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

seriously damaged marker [dvla ]

Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,523 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 56,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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VFF 717 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFF 717, 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

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What year was VFF 717 registered?

VFF 717 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is VFF 717 safe to buy?

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