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G508 FOO

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,200 mi
Last recorded62,200 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 FOO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 62,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus tread on minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low trad 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 61,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm 235/60VR15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 60,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,006 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,057 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,038 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front outer wall damaged

Offside Rear outer wall damaged

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,001 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tyre(s) deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 55,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,637 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,637 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,618 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,592 miles

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,592 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,093 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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G508 FOO is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G508 FOO, 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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G508 FOO is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 March 1990.

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