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XJI 2969

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 2969
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,911 miles

Nearside B Pillar slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Quarter panel corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 77,911 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside B Pillar slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Quarter panel corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 77,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,454 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,453 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 77,030 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,283 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,420 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,352 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle has a slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle has a slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,023 miles

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

horn sometime operates itself when steering wheel is being moved. but horn works ok when tested with the push buttons on the steering wheel

Fail 9 Nov 2010 75,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

horn sometime operates itself when steering wheel is being moved. but horn works ok when tested with the push buttons on the steering wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,604 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 71,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

handbrake reserve travel on minimum

nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

signs of steering fluid under vehicle

some corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

some movement in front wheel bearings

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 2969 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 2969, 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 2969 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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