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XJS 534X

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,177 mi
Last recorded36,177 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 534X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 36,177 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 36,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 35,597 miles

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

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 23 Apr 2025 35,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 25 May 2016 34,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,776 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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XJS 534X is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XJS 534X, 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 XJS 534X registered?

XJS 534X is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is XJS 534X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 534X shows 6 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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