1989 Jaguar XJS 3.6L Petrol · F191 RUC
1989 Jaguar XJS (3.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 146,599 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F191 RUC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 146,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F191 RUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Jaguar Xjs (F191 RUC) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
F191 RUC Mileage History
- 14/09/2005126,929 mi
- 12/06/2008127,324 mi+395 mi
- 16/06/2008127,330 mi+6 mi
- 16/06/2009128,270 mi+940 mi
- 06/07/2010129,476 mi+1,206 mi
- 14/07/2010129,479 mi+3 mi
- 11/07/2011132,087 mi+2,608 mi
- 29/06/2012134,992 mi+2,905 mi
- 17/06/2013137,684 mi+2,692 mi
- 02/07/2014141,054 mi+3,370 mi
- 16/07/2015144,721 mi+3,667 mi
- 27/07/2015144,721 mi
- 29/06/2017145,006 mi+285 mi
- 04/07/2017145,008 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2021145,035 mi+27 mi
- 16/11/2022145,512 mi+477 mi
- 23/10/2024145,743 mi+231 mi
- 04/09/2025145,782 mi+39 mi
- 17/09/2026146,599 mi+817 mi
Average of roughly 936 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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