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G590 VYV

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

73,564 mi
Last recorded73,564 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG590 VYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 73,564 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 73,540 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling trackrod end fouling wheel (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsr front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osr rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reverse light on all time showing white light to rear

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,450 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Because of blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Drivers side (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,408 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front windowscreen washer not working fully

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 27 Nov 2009 73,397 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

brakes are pulling over to the nearside might need further investigation .

offside washer jet inoperative

signs of fluid around offside rear disc , no fault found .

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,946 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to both outer sills

o/s washer jet inop

play in steering rack mounting bushes

play in steering rack to colum joint

rear bumper damaged

slight blow from n/s/f exhaust pipe/manifold

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2008 70,946 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to both outer sills

o/s washer jet inop

play in steering rack mounting bushes

play in steering rack to colum joint

rear bumper damaged

slight blow from n/s/f exhaust pipe/manifold

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2007 67,220 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 67,220 miles

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Damage to both rear fog lamps.

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

n/s/r fog lamp inop.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,642 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G590 VYV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 G590 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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G590 VYV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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