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A5 XJJ

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 97,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 97,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,932 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,981 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,313 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 87,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,070 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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A5 XJJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A5 XJJ, 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 A5 XJJ registered?

A5 XJJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is A5 XJJ safe to buy?

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