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G688 WGW

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,826 mi
Last recorded80,826 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 WGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 80,611 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension arm locking tab not locked in position (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both shockers at the front and rear of axle (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension arm locking tab not locked in position (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Trailing arm mounting not welded fully (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shockers at the front and rear of axle (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unable to test rear wheel bearings due to the brakes binding.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,120 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 77,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,390 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,502 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,498 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,872 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,868 miles

Braking system leaking in area of master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,871 miles

carbon monoxide level to maximum

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,983 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,902 miles

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

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

raer discs scored and burnt

Fail 12 Mar 2013 40,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

raer discs scored and burnt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,373 miles

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

offside front tyre is starting to scrub inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,315 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to both rear lower outer sills

slight corrosion to both front upper suspension turrets

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,337 miles

cracking to o/s/f tyre,corrosion to both front spring cups,gearbox oil leak,dif leak,corrosion to front subframe,pitting to rear discs

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G688 WGW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G688 WGW, 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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G688 WGW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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