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G497 EPL

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,785 mi
Last recorded133,785 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 EPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,785 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 133,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 133,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 133,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,599 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 133,380 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,190 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 133,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 132,878 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 132,393 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 132,223 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slighly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 132,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 131,503 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 131,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 127,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 123,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some play in n/s/r hub assembly

Fail 15 Sep 2008 123,898 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some play in n/s/r hub assembly

Pass 3 Oct 2007 122,857 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 122,813 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 120,727 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 EPL is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

G497 EPL is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G497 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G497 EPL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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