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G65 VFC

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 VFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 114,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 110,359 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill becoming weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 110,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill becoming weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,630 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 109,298 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 108,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 27 Dec 2013 107,953 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 19 Dec 2013 107,937 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 106,249 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f outer sill corroded, but not found to be excessive

Fail 21 Dec 2011 106,235 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f outer sill corroded, but not found to be excessive

Pass 29 Dec 2010 184,517 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 102,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,290 miles

NSR shock absorber has slight movement at the lower attachment

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gear oil leak from differential

Fail 12 Dec 2008 100,290 miles

NSR shock absorber has slight movement at the lower attachment

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gear oil leak from differential

Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,915 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,902 miles

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,439 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 91,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2005 91,082 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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G65 VFC is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G65 VFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G65 VFC is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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