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G98 YDV

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,458 mi
Last recorded79,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 YDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,458 miles

Slight corrosion on fuel lines

Slight oil leak on engine (front)

Slight seepage from power steering pipe

Fail 13 Apr 2021 79,444 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes that goes to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,634 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,628 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2016 75,538 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,503 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,439 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,388 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,340 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,177 miles

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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G98 YDV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G98 YDV, 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 G98 YDV registered?

G98 YDV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G98 YDV safe to buy?

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