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2121 SZ

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2121 SZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 54,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,341 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 53,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,004 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,875 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 52,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,921 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,921 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,472 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,036 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,036 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,186 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 47,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 47,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 46,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 46,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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2121 SZ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 2121 SZ, 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 2121 SZ registered?

2121 SZ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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