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6 BFR

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

12,102 mi
Last recorded12,102 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BFR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 12,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 12,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 12,097 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 12,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 12,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 12,082 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 12,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 12,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 12,065 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 12,031 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 11,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing thin

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing thin

Fail 24 Mar 2010 11,391 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,383 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet stays not working

nearside front tyre wearing uneven - 2.5mm on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,310 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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6 BFR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 6 BFR, 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 6 BFR registered?

6 BFR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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