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G801 VYX

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,973 mi
Last recorded40,973 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 VYX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,973 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 40,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 16 May 2019 40,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 40,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G801 VYX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G801 VYX, 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 G801 VYX registered?

G801 VYX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G801 VYX safe to buy?

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