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B2 YEO

1990 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,019 mi
Last recorded80,019 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YEO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 79,895 miles

Minor leak from steering rack.

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

Slight play at n/s/r lower suspension joint.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 79,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 79,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 79,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 78,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,433 miles

Oil Leak

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,705 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 74,269 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,280 miles

Light Corrosion On N/s/r Outer Sill

Slight Oil Leak From Rear Differental

Slight Oil Leak From Under Engine Area

Pass 25 Sep 2010 69,944 miles

Decelerometer brake test carried out

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,366 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside outer sill corroded

tested in damp conditions

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight oil leak

tested in damp conditions

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre outer sidewall perished - tread low 2mm

complete underside of vehicle coated in underseal

front and rear pads appear low

Pass 10 Oct 2005 58,349 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 58,226 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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B2 YEO is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 YEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B2 YEO registered?

B2 YEO is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is B2 YEO safe to buy?

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