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G605 DRD

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,988 mi
Last recorded73,988 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

RegistrationG605 DRD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,988 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 73,988 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 73,988 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,988 miles

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

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 23 Apr 2021 73,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap rubber deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,558 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake stuck on (3.5.1k)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap rubber deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,725 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,162 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 71,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,828 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 71,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,870 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G605 DRD is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G605 DRD, 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 G605 DRD registered?

G605 DRD is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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