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G308 CLE

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,152 mi
Last recorded82,152 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 CLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,152 miles

A.B.S SENSORS HAVE BEEN DICONNECTED

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective DISCOLOURED/SIGHTLY DEFECTIVE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers window does not open

parking brake only just made minimum efficiency of 16%

Pass 8 May 2024 81,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis section above subframe but not in a prescribed area corroded and holed advise to monitor the corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front abs speed sensor and wiring has been removed

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded around upper shock absorber area

Offside Front abs sensor and wiring has been removed

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 81,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated brake disc contaminated by gear oil from differential (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pads contaminated by gear oil from differential (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated brake disc contaminated by gear oil from differential (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pads contaminated by gear oil from differential (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted section of rear bumper has sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted parking brake pad has become dislodged from backing causing the wheel to have excessive bind (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis section above subframe but not in a prescribed area corroded and holed advise to monitor the corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front abs speed sensor and wiring has been removed

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded around upper shock absorber area

Offside Front abs sensor and wiring has been removed

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 81,937 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 81,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 81,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 81,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of front subframe in coil spring mounting area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,811 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR STRUTS CORODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PLAY IN FRONT HUBS

Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR STRUTS CORODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

PLAY IN FRONT HUBS

Pass 17 May 2017 78,699 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Front and rear suspension struts corroding.

Fuel lines corroding.

Nearside Rear number plate light corroding.

Play in front hubs.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,042 miles

Corrision and corroded front and rear suspension

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 73,042 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint by the filler and oil filter (2.3.3b)

Corrision and corroded front and rear suspension

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 71,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,675 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,089 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,089 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,530 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 65,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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G308 CLE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G308 CLE, 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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G308 CLE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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