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A15 VES

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,847 mi
Last recorded62,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VES
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,828 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 60,383 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 12 May 2014 58,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall and slightly worn on outside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 58,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,806 miles

Main beam warning lamp dim

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A15 VES is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A15 VES, 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 A15 VES registered?

A15 VES is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is A15 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VES shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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