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4 VVY

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,971 mi
Last recorded52,971 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 VVY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 52,971 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brakes binding

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 May 2024 52,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp not working

slight oil leak from offside of steering rack

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 47,684 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,792 miles

near side rear fog light not working

near side rear tyre side wall slightly perished

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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4 VVY is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 78,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 VVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4 VVY registered?

4 VVY is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 4 VVY safe to buy?

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