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16 SM

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,831 mi
Last recorded37,831 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 SM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 37,177 miles

underneath under-sealed

Pass 17 May 2016 37,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,648 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,988 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,509 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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16 SM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 16 SM, 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 16 SM?

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What year was 16 SM registered?

16 SM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is 16 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 SM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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