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3 ABX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

12,962 mi
Last recorded12,962 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ABX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 12,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 12,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 12,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 12,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 12,630 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 12,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 12,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 12,562 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 12,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 12,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,289 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 12,205 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 12,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,135 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack mount

Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

int missfire

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,652 miles

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

mascot on bonnet

Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,562 miles

boot loaded

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

mascot on bonnet

o/s wiper operation poor

slight tainting in both headlight bowls

Fail 22 Jul 2010 11,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot loaded

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

front tyres worn low on inner edges

mascot on bonnet

o/s wiper operation poor

slight tainting in both headlight bowls

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,987 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2009 10,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 10,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,232 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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3 ABX 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 79.2%.

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 3 ABX, 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 3 ABX registered?

3 ABX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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