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1541 D

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,622 mi
Last recorded47,622 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1541 D
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 47,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 47,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,256 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,597 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 45,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,601 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,108 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,586 miles

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

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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1541 D is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 1541 D, 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 1541 D registered?

1541 D is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is 1541 D safe to buy?

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