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A25 XJS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

119,225 mi
Last recorded119,225 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 119,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 118,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,548 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,513 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 118,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,362 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,228 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,579 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 113,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 112,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 110,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 107,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 104,619 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,146 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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A25 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue 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 A25 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 A25 XJS registered?

A25 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A25 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 XJS 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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