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G389 ARV

1990 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,611 mi
Last recorded81,611 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjr110,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 ARV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,560 miles

Central Front Lower Light engine oil leak.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. upper and lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front coil springs corroding.

Rear Lower Rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 8 May 2018 81,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 80,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel notchey on rotation

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 80,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel notchey on rotation

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,155 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering whining

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 75,848 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front shock absorber rams worn

o/s/r tyre rubber perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,427 miles

all flexible brake hoses..ferrules rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,090 miles

offside headlamp dim/dip non op..surface rusting to brake piping and hose ferrules...suspension components.ie coil springs.surface corroded...o/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,062 miles

all brake discs are rusted..[need using after car storage]..some wear to front top suspension arm bushings....surface corosion to underside/chassis..

Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,820 miles

Nearside wing repeater going white....front upper suspension bushes worn...

Pass 17 Jun 2006 74,064 miles

wear noted in front top suspension arm bushings//customer shown...also click noise from front end..dry bush?link??

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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G389 ARV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G389 ARV, 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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G389 ARV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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