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G908 SGN

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG908 SGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,905 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,892 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,883 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,327 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,267 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,267 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,134 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,129 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,091 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,091 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number plate cracked.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 91,962 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number plate cracked.

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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G908 SGN is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G908 SGN, 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

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What year was G908 SGN registered?

G908 SGN is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G908 SGN safe to buy?

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