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G490 EPL

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,192 mi
Last recorded55,192 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 EPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 54,093 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,091 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,495 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 48,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,690 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,332 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency o/s lower

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 45,213 miles

Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Offside parking brake efficiency o/s lower

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,994 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,450 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,450 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,871 miles

Slight bind on N/S/F brake

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,595 miles

Slight binding n/s/f brake caliper.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,549 miles

Both wiper arm springs slightly weak. Clearing adequately but could be better.

Headlamp switch operation stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,504 miles

N/S steering rack boot deteriorated.

Passenger wiper not clearing completly but not effecting view.

Washer switch sticking in on position at times.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,483 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,301 miles

Dampness arounf o/s flexable hose area. Thought to be from power steering overflow.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface cracks on both rear tyres and screw in n/s/r centre tread

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,914 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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G490 EPL is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G490 EPL, 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 G490 EPL registered?

G490 EPL is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G490 EPL safe to buy?

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