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G585 VYV

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,932 mi
Last recorded55,932 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 VYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,932 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 55,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 54,871 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,901 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 49,901 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,525 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,440 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,519 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,318 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 38,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G585 VYV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G585 VYV, 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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What year was G585 VYV registered?

G585 VYV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G585 VYV safe to buy?

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