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G5 XJS

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 40,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 40,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 40,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,690 miles

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

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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G5 XJS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G5 XJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G5 XJS?

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What year was G5 XJS registered?

G5 XJS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G5 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 XJS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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