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A1 EAP

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,081 mi
Last recorded21,081 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 21,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 20,946 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 20,895 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 20,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,735 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 16,715 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,531 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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A1 EAP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A1 EAP, 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 A1 EAP registered?

A1 EAP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is A1 EAP safe to buy?

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