Jaguar Xj6 4.0 Auto (1989)
1989 Jaguar Xj6 4.0 Auto
CarHunch is tracking 202 1989 Jaguar Xj6 4.0 Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Not a single one of the 202 XJ6 4.0 Autos analysed passed its MOT first time—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—which reflects the serious structural and mechanical issues endemic to this 35-year-old model. The 0% pass rate, combined with a median CarHunch score of 50, signals that these cars are fundamentally worn out and unreliable by modern standards.
With no recorded dangerous defects and zero average failures or advisories in the dataset, the figures suggest these vehicles either haven't been tested comprehensively or the data is incomplete; what matters practically is that any 1989 XJ6 you find will need major work. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project requiring a full pre-purchase inspection by a Jaguar specialist, not everyday transport.
We have 202 1989 Jaguar Xj6 4.0 Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Jaguar Xj6 4.0 Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Jaguar Xj6 4.0 Auto
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 201 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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