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G261 XPL

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,491 mi
Last recorded79,491 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 XPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2022 79,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,471 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,160 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 79,160 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,020 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 79,010 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,690 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,028 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,479 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,957 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate cracked on corner

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,075 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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G261 XPL is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G261 XPL, 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 G261 XPL registered?

G261 XPL is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 January 1990.

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