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G54 BVC

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,659 mi
Last recorded115,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 BVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,305 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 115,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 114,532 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 114,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) mounting bushs (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) mounting bushs (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 1,143 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 1,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,121 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 114,121 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,184 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,385 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 111,385 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 108,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,451 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 103,410 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,132 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 103,132 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 102,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 101,118 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some rubbing to front offside brake.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Some rubbing to rear nearside brake

Pass 21 Apr 2007 99,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 99,605 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 96,712 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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G54 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G54 BVC, 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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G54 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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