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XJI 150

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,115 mi
Last recorded72,115 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 150
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,115 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 72,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 6 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 71,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,188 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 71,180 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 68,719 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking automatically (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 68,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking automatically (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 67,271 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,997 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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XJI 150 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJI 150, 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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XJI 150 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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