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G249 SCG

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 SCG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,721 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 18 Nov 2014 37,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking Brake Light On

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Tyres WOrn on Inner Edges

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,444 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 30 May 2013 92,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre outside wall age cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 97,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 92,444 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,243 miles

corrosion sterting in o/s and n/s front lower seat belt mounting and o/s/r tramp arm

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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G249 SCG is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G249 SCG, 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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G249 SCG is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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