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294 HOP

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

10,334 mi
Last recorded10,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294 HOP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 10,334 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 10,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 10,327 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 10,327 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,323 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 10,319 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 10,309 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle as had damage to front end

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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294 HOP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 294 HOP, 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 294 HOP registered?

294 HOP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 294 HOP safe to buy?

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