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G255 TRR

1990 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 TRR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 80,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 80,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil forward most (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 78,406 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 77,652 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 77,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil seeping from hose under oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack is moist with steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage several hoses moist with steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

complete underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,221 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,550 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 72,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,150 miles

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

Slight misting of oil on the power steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,951 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,726 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

near side washer jet is blocked.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,248 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet not working

rear differential has oil leak at prop seal

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,205 miles

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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G255 TRR is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in White 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 G255 TRR, 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 G255 TRR registered?

G255 TRR is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G255 TRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 TRR 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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