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XJS 735X

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,245 mi
Last recorded48,245 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 735X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,245 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion just starting above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 39,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,833 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 2 Nov 2016 39,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,700 miles

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING

OIL LEAKS

Fail 13 Nov 2015 39,700 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING

OIL LEAKS

Pass 23 Nov 2014 39,665 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 39,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,955 miles

Various oil leaks from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,046 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 735X is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 735X, 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

How do I check the history of XJS 735X?

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What year was XJS 735X registered?

XJS 735X is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is XJS 735X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 735X shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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