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A12 HBW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 83,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,714 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 82,699 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,379 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,164 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 82,150 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,548 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 81,080 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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A12 HBW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A12 HBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 HBW registered?

A12 HBW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A12 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HBW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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