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G266 VUW

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 VUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,635 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 112,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,446 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,140 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 70,436 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 70,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,983 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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G266 VUW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 G266 VUW, 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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G266 VUW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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