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A20 MDO

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,761 mi
Last recorded23,761 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 23,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 23,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 23,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,174 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 23,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 MDO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

A20 MDO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is A20 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MDO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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