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A7 AEU

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,278 mi
Last recorded33,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AEU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 32,922 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 31,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 30,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 28,950 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 28,937 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 27,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,701 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,290 miles

Front nearside and both rear brakes are binding slightly probably due to lack of use.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,625 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,720 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 17,713 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 14,247 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2006 7,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A7 AEU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A7 AEU, 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 A7 AEU registered?

A7 AEU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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