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77 UXY

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,733 mi
Last recorded32,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 UXY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 32,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 31,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 29,753 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 29,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose moves in and out (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,834 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 27,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 26,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 25,659 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 25,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,162 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,479 miles

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 22,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,474 miles

both front wheels slightly binding

Fail 11 May 2012 21,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wheels slightly binding

Pass 11 May 2011 20,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2011 20,930 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,411 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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77 UXY is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 77 UXY, 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 77 UXY registered?

77 UXY is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 77 UXY safe to buy?

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