1989 Jaguar XJ 5.3L Petrol · YOR 1
1989 Jaguar XJ (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 94,500 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 5343cc
YOR 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 94,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
YOR 1 Mileage History
- 14/07/202294,000 mi
- 06/08/202293,432 mi-568 mi
- 30/09/202393,774 mi+342 mi
- 05/09/202493,791 mi+17 mi
- 06/11/202594,500 mi+709 mi
Average of roughly 151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YOR 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Jaguar Xj (YOR 1) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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