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XJS 606X

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,881 mi
Last recorded94,881 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 606X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 94,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel injectors hoses all starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2015 113,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in boot not prescrided area. Req attention

drivers seat bolted down

Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,212 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

body corrosion

numerous welding repairs

offside + nearside rear inner wheel arches heavy corrosion out of prescribed areas

offside front inner flitch corrosion

Fail 30 May 2014 113,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

numerous welding repairs etc

offside + nearside rear inner wheel arches heavy corrosion out of prescribed areas

offside front inner flitch corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 110,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,253 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to fuel cap

Fail 29 Oct 2011 109,173 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to fuel cap

Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,249 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,723 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

unable too inspect front brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 101,399 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts/components,floor pans

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 606X is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 606X, 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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XJS 606X is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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