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2 MOH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,676 mi
Last recorded62,676 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 MOH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 62,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 61,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 60,813 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 60,813 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 59,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 59,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,285 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 59,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 56,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,285 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 56,281 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,020 miles

parking brake warning light on

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of brake pipes ect

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,767 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,852 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,852 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,836 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 31 Oct 2007 51,836 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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2 MOH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 2 MOH, 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 2 MOH registered?

2 MOH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 2 MOH safe to buy?

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