1989 Jaguar XJ 5.3L Petrol · G252 APF
1989 Jaguar XJ (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 73,921 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G252 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 73,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G252 APF 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 Xj (G252 APF) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
G252 APF Mileage History
- 08/03/202266,871 mi
- 05/09/202370,800 mi+3,929 mi
- 19/08/202472,094 mi+1,294 mi
- 22/08/202472,094 mi
- 18/09/202573,921 mi+1,827 mi
Average of roughly 1,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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