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G298 DPM

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,566 mi
Last recorded32,566 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 DPM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 32,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 31,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,432 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 31,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,412 miles

all four tyres are cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,401 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,390 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,291 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 31,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,217 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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G298 DPM is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G298 DPM, 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 G298 DPM registered?

G298 DPM is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G298 DPM safe to buy?

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