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XJS 777

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,401 mi
Last recorded66,401 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 777
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 66,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

dash lights not operating correctly

rear gear box mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,318 miles

radiator header tank leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,270 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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XJS 777 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red 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 Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 98,076 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJS 777, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJS 777 registered?

XJS 777 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is XJS 777 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 777 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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