1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · B8 GTW
1989 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 78,315 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/05/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,315 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
B8 GTW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2013
- 78,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 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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B8 GTW Mileage History
- 03/10/200877,507 mi
- 01/06/201078,712 mi+1,205 mi
- 01/06/201078,712 mi
- 25/04/201378,889 mi+177 mi
- 06/06/201378,904 mi+15 mi
- 04/07/201378,315 mi-589 mi
Average of roughly 170 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B8 GTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Jaguar Xjs (B8 GTW) between October 2008 and July 2013.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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