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G873 BFC

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,103 mi
Last recorded142,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 BFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 142,103 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,880 miles

nearside headlamp in poor condition

rack mounts worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts to outer wall and wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer wall and wearing bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant light on dash and coolant leak engine area

Fail 18 Sep 2018 141,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts to outer wall and wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer wall and wearing bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant light on dash and coolant leak engine area

Fail 5 Jul 2018 141,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Air brake cylinder/actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

rack mounts worn

rear floor rust

Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear floor surface rust

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,796 miles

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

surface rust rear floor

Pass 11 Apr 2014 141,796 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 141,796 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F jacking point has slight corrosion.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres cracking up. No chord showing.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 141,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 141,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 141,791 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 139,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G873 BFC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G873 BFC, 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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G873 BFC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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