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1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 LWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 81,192 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,749 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,891 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 80,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s inner headlamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,123 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,046 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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90 LWP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 90 LWP, 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 90 LWP registered?

90 LWP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 90 LWP safe to buy?

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