1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Petrol · G242 DPA
1989 Jaguar XJS (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 25,512 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G242 DPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 25,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G242 DPA Mileage History
- 19/04/202325,430 mi
- 25/04/202325,444 mi+14 mi
- 25/04/202425,450 mi+6 mi
- 13/05/202525,473 mi+23 mi
- 08/05/202625,512 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G242 DPA 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 (G242 DPA) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (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: “Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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