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YOR 1

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOR 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 93,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 93,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 94,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,287 miles

Front HEADLAMP IMAGES WEAK

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT MOST SHOCKER (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,286 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front HEADLAMP IMAGES WEAK

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT MOST SHOCKER (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 92,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 92,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,970 miles

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,872 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,926 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 90,926 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 90,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YOR 1 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOR 1, 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 YOR 1 registered?

YOR 1 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is YOR 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOR 1 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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