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CAT 42X

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,577 mi
Last recorded119,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 42X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 119,574 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 118,423 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2006 118,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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CAT 42X is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAT 42X, 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 CAT 42X registered?

CAT 42X is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is CAT 42X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAT 42X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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