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YRX 984

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

73,940 mi
Last recorded73,940 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRX 984
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 73,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 72,872 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 72,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,391 miles

front head lights reflectors in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front head lights reflectors in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,027 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight dip beam refectors in poor condition

off/side front brake disc has slight run out

rear shock absorbers have slightlyreduced damping

Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight dip beam refectors in poor condition

off/side front brake disc has slight run out

rear shock absorbers have slightlyreduced damping

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,587 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2011 68,020 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,534 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 66,534 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,834 miles

front brake pads low slight wear in steering coupling

Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,818 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

battery in the boot is not held down

n/s hand brake performance is not as good as the o/s

o/s top ball joint boot is split open

Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,818 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery in the boot is not held down

n/s hand brake performance is not as good as the o/s

o/s top ball joint boot is split open

Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,465 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 65,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,075 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 65,075 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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YRX 984 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 YRX 984, 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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What year was YRX 984 registered?

YRX 984 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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