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G298 ALX

1990 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,853 mi
Last recorded151,853 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjr110,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 ALX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 151,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 150,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 150,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 148,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 145,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 145,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 141,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 136,115 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 133,317 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 129,400 miles

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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G298 ALX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G298 ALX, 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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What year was G298 ALX registered?

G298 ALX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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