CarVerify

Free Car Check

G895 GPY

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG895 GPY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 125,973 miles

body corrossion

chassis corrossion

Pass 4 Dec 2009 125,518 miles

n/s headlamp dim

n/s/f shock absorber cover missing

o/s boot well corroded

rear tyres worn to 4mm

rear wheel arches corroded

slight blow from exhaust manifold to down pipe

surface corrosion to o/s sill area

surface corrosion to underbody & suspension parts

various rubber bushes deteriorating with age

Fail 20 Nov 2009 125,475 miles

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

n/s headlamp dim

n/s/f shock absorber cover missing

o/s boot well corroded

rear tyres worn to 4mm

rear wheel arches corroded

slight blow from exhaust manifold to down pipe

surface corrosion to o/s sill area

surface corrosion to underbody & suspension parts

various rubber bushes deteriorating with age

Pass 14 Nov 2008 125,093 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on rear body/chassis legs

n/s/f shock absorber dust sheild missing

oil around o/s/r brake caliper

slight blow front exhaust

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

various suspension bushes splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2007 122,608 miles

n/s/f shock absorber dust shield missing

o/s/f flexi-hose contaminated with oil

oil leak on o/s engine bay

play in n/s/f anit-roll bar bush

slight blow from front exhaust

slight pull to o/s under braking

Fail 2 Nov 2007 122,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f shock absorber shield missing

o/s/f flexi-hose contaminated with oil

oil leak o/s engine bay

play in n /s/f anti-roll bar bush

slight blow from front exhaust

slight pull to o/s under braking

Pass 10 Nov 2006 119,391 miles

corrosion to various under body parts

n/s/f shock absorber shield missing

Fail 6 Oct 2006 119,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to rear outer sills,signs of filler

o/s number plate lamp loose

o/s rear exhaust box mount corroded

o/s/f flexible brake hose contaminated with oil

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G895 GPY is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G895 GPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G895 GPY?

You can check the full history of G895 GPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G895 GPY registered?

G895 GPY is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G895 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G895 GPY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G895 GPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G895 GPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.