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G279 TKE

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,660 mi
Last recorded63,660 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 TKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Humidity (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,742 miles

Front wipers poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,359 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 53,359 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

both outer sills corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,359 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rust on offside front wing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 53,359 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,359 miles

Bodywork in places corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator crossmember corrded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,023 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator crossmember corrded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,851 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator support cross member corroded,

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,801 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 48,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,712 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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G279 TKE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G279 TKE, 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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G279 TKE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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