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A15 XJS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,854 mi
Last recorded29,854 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 29,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 29,613 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 29,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 29,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 28,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 27,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,317 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 24,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,558 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 23,553 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 22,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 21,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2010 20,504 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,335 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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A15 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XJS, 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 A15 XJS registered?

A15 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is A15 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 XJS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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