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A20 DAC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,787 mi
Last recorded24,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 24,787 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 24,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 24,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 24,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,939 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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A20 DAC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A20 DAC, 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 A20 DAC registered?

A20 DAC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is A20 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DAC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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