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G497 DRU

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,436 mi
Last recorded33,436 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 DRU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 33,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 32,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,271 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 32,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,222 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,899 miles

Steering rack leaking slighty

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,433 miles

front shock absorber shields loose

Fail 26 Apr 2010 22,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front shock absorber shields loose

Pass 14 May 2009 22,218 miles

rear a frame mountings worn.

Pass 15 May 2008 21,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,320 miles

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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G497 DRU is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G497 DRU, 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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What year was G497 DRU registered?

G497 DRU is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 May 1990.

Is G497 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G497 DRU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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