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B8 PVS

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,389 mi
Last recorded64,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 64,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 64,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 63,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,237 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,103 miles

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,751 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,354 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,896 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing has very slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,896 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offside front wheel bearing has very slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2010 107,449 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 107,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 107,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 107,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 106,562 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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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B8 PVS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B8 PVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B8 PVS?

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What year was B8 PVS registered?

B8 PVS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is B8 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 PVS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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