1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · G80 GCW
1989 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 79,236 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,236 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
G80 GCW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2015
- 79,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G80 GCW Mileage History
- 24/05/200562,023 mi
- 24/05/200562,023 mi
- 16/06/200664,652 mi+2,629 mi
- 30/06/200664,665 mi+13 mi
- 08/11/200768,536 mi+3,871 mi
- 09/11/200768,536 mi
- 29/08/200870,095 mi+1,559 mi
- 21/10/200974,572 mi+4,477 mi
- 26/10/200974,572 mi
- 22/10/201076,164 mi+1,592 mi
- 29/10/201076,164 mi
- 04/11/201178,305 mi+2,141 mi
- 07/11/201178,305 mi
- 30/10/201278,986 mi+681 mi
- 01/11/201278,986 mi
- 12/02/201579,236 mi+250 mi
Average of roughly 1,770 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
G80 GCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Jaguar Xjs (G80 GCW) between May 2005 and February 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
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