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G221 WHX

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

221,526 mi
Last recorded221,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 WHX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 221,526 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 221,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension locking device missing Front shock nut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 220,433 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 218,138 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 218,138 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 216,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe chaffed

Fail 18 Apr 2023 216,683 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe chafed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front BALD on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 215,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 11 Mar 2022 215,560 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 7 Oct 2020 214,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/autobox/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 214,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/autobox/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 211,725 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right bank down pipe in front of joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 211,725 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right bank down pipe in front of joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 211,715 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point weak

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded off

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 210,635 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 210,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 287,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

movement in steering rack mounting bushes

windscreen cracked in both lower corners

Fail 8 Jun 2016 207,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

movement in steering rack mounting bushes

windscreen cracked in both lower corners

Pass 22 Jun 2015 203,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen wash bottle top missing

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Fail 8 Jun 2015 203,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen wash bottle top missing

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 12 Jun 2014 201,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear of both sills getting weak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen cracked lower offside.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 201,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear of both sills getting weak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen cracked lower offside.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 197,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low on edges

park brake eff getting low

screen washer bottle top missing

very slight play in both rear hubs

windscreen cracked lower offside

Fail 4 Jun 2013 197,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low on edges

park brake eff getting low

screen washer bottle top missing

very slight play in both rear hubs

windscreen cracked lower offside

Pass 15 Jun 2012 192,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen cracked - lower offside.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 192,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen cracked - lower offside.

Pass 26 May 2011 187,623 miles

Brake antilock light comes on when brakes applied.

Crack in windscreen lower right corner.

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Red warning light for brakes comes on when brakes applied.

Slight play at nearside rear hub.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 184,388 miles

brake antilock light comes on when brakes applied

crack in windscreen o/s bottom corner

play at n/s rear hub

red warning light for brakes comes on when brakes applied

Fail 3 Jun 2010 184,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake antilock light comes on when brakes applied

crack in windscreen o/s bottom corner

play at n/s rear hub

red warning light for brakes comes on when brakes applied

Pass 23 Mar 2009 180,950 miles

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

play at o/s rear hub

screen wash bottle top missing

windscreen damaged ot o/s bottom corner

Pass 19 Mar 2008 175,557 miles

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

o/s front tyre getting low 3mm

o/s rear outer brake pad getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2007 169,365 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 169,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to o/s/f floor but not within a pescribed area

windscreen cracked but not within the swept area

Fail 7 Oct 2006 169,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

screen cracked on o/s

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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G221 WHX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G221 WHX, 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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G221 WHX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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