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G568 BDG

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,695 mi
Last recorded155,695 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 BDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 155,695 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,695 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 154,407 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 153,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 153,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 150,305 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 150,305 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 148,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 146,216 miles

LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , CORROSION STARTING IN PLACES , EXHAUSTS STARTING TO BLOW , CORROSION IN BRAKE PIPES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Apr 2009 145,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 140,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 140,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 126,817 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 126,817 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 114,278 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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G568 BDG is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G568 BDG, 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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G568 BDG is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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