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G81 BVC

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,380 mi
Last recorded60,380 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG81 BVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 60,034 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,769 miles

front coil springs mounts showing signs of corrostion

steering rack mount bushes worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,769 miles

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

front coil springs mounts showing signs of corrostion

steering rack mount bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,791 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,724 miles

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

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

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

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES SPLIT AND WORN,MOVEMENT WHEN STEERING ROCKED

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,341 miles

front brakes out of balance

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/r tyre close to limit

power steering fluid leak from rack

rear side lights

Pass 25 May 2007 58,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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G81 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G81 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 G81 BVC registered?

G81 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 March 1990.

Is G81 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G81 BVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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