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XJI 8480

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,234 mi
Last recorded50,234 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8480
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 50,234 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 50,192 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush outer shocker top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,698 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 8480 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 8480, 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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What year was XJI 8480 registered?

XJI 8480 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is XJI 8480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJI 8480 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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