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G970 DWC

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,100 mi
Last recorded133,100 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 DWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 133,100 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 133,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 133,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Illuminates when the brake pedal is depressed in a stationary position (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,007 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, small oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 2 Oct 2021 132,848 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat belt retracting mechanism very slow.

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,764 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 132,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 132,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Nearside Rear Metal fuel pipe shows corrosion

Offside Front Anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Offside Rear Metal fuel pipe shows corrosion

Park brake has little reserve travel

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROME HOSE TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak FROM ENGINE AND REAR DIFF ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 132,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROME HOSE TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak FROM ENGINE AND REAR DIFF ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,215 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2016 131,196 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear signs of brakes overheating and pads in poor condition

all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 130,365 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism slow to work

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 129,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 128,213 miles

excess hand brake travel;

Pass 12 Apr 2010 127,097 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 124,871 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 121,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 118,404 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 115,078 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 115,078 miles

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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G970 DWC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G970 DWC, 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 G970 DWC registered?

G970 DWC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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