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G296 VUW

1990 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjr110,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 VUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 110,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 107,325 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 107,325 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 106,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 101,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 96,746 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 95,476 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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G296 VUW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 110,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G296 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G296 VUW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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