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G463 AFW

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,717 mi
Last recorded41,717 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG463 AFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 41,717 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed wont open from inside or out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear both subframe mounts corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2026 41,716 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes holed (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively master cylinder area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door wont open from inside or out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 41,155 miles

Central Front radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 41,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower radiator support panel badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has nail in tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 39,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 38,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 37,907 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 35,924 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 33,914 miles

Front sreen slight delamination

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 33,542 miles

Chain guard missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,986 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 32,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,804 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,595 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 31,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,368 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 30,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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G463 AFW is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G463 AFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G463 AFW is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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