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G491 VSE

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 VSE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,606 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,388 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,396 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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G491 VSE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G491 VSE, 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 G491 VSE registered?

G491 VSE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G491 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G491 VSE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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