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A20 DBC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,854 miles

Oil leak

offside front seat belt covered by tape

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,165 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,272 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 DBC 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 A20 DBC, 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 DBC registered?

A20 DBC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is A20 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DBC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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