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791 XJ

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,085 mi
Last recorded36,085 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration791 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,085 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 36,069 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,813 miles

o/side tyre worn on inner edge

park brake binding

Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,129 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,952 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 34,935 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding n/s/r brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding o/s/r brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,098 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,248 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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791 XJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 791 XJ, 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 791 XJ registered?

791 XJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is 791 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 791 XJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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