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G490 WMF

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,249 mi
Last recorded33,249 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 WMF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 33,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 33,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 32,474 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack and pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak or overflow ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,349 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,376 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,022 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,022 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,879 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 30,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 30,616 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 30,616 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 WMF is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WMF, 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

How do I check the history of G490 WMF?

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What year was G490 WMF registered?

G490 WMF is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G490 WMF safe to buy?

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