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G488 KJX

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 KJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 81,211 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam hub carrier (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,040 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 80,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber rubber mounting worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,424 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 72,117 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G488 KJX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G488 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G488 KJX registered?

G488 KJX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G488 KJX safe to buy?

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