1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · 26 PAR
1989 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 04/01/1989. Recorded mileage 70,116 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,116 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
26 PAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 70,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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: Good
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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26 PAR Mileage History
- 04/03/202269,614 mi
- 29/09/202369,654 mi+40 mi
- 10/10/202369,682 mi+28 mi
- 09/10/202469,981 mi+299 mi
- 06/10/202570,116 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
26 PAR 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 Xjs (26 PAR) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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