1989 Jaguar XJ 2.9L Petrol · F515 HWE
1989 Jaguar XJ (2.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 57,827 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F515 HWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 57,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
F515 HWE Mileage History
- 29/04/202357,398 mi
- 12/09/202457,750 mi+352 mi
- 12/09/202457,750 mi
- 24/09/202557,827 mi+77 mi
- 24/09/202557,827 mi
Average of roughly 178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F515 HWE 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 (F515 HWE) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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