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B2 MSS

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,399 mi
Last recorded48,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 MSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 48,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,336 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 48,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 48,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,937 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2012 47,936 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 47,812 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 47,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,646 miles

noise on steering operation

o/s/rear sus arm bushes worn

unable to view front pads

Pass 31 May 2007 45,632 miles

unable to view f/rear pads fully o/s/front upper ball joint dust cover damaged both inner sills and f/rear sub /frames starting to corrode treat asap

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,126 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 45,126 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B2 MSS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B2 MSS, 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 B2 MSS registered?

B2 MSS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is B2 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 MSS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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