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A13 XJS

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,781 mi
Last recorded36,781 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XJS
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 36,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 36,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 36,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,244 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 34,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 33,695 miles

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

Front tyres cracked and perished

Offside front brake lightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,732 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,678 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.0 Auto?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
wheel bearing has excessive play 100
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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A13 XJS is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 113,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.0 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 XJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.0 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 XJS registered?

A13 XJS is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is A13 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 XJS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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