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A12 XKS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,619 mi
Last recorded108,619 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 108,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,376 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,037 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 106,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,461 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 106,461 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 105,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 105,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 105,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 105,316 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 XKS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XKS, 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 A12 XKS registered?

A12 XKS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is A12 XKS safe to buy?

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