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G79 BVC

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,021 mi
Last recorded48,021 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 BVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 46,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 45,434 miles

Offside Rear in-board discs showing signs of overheating and o/s/r pads starting to crumble (OVERHEAT)

Pass 22 Apr 2022 45,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard brake discs and pads showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine /g.box/rear axle minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate laminate starting to separate (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,753 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 43,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,925 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,706 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,047 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 32,131 miles

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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G79 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G79 BVC, 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 G79 BVC registered?

G79 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G79 BVC safe to buy?

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