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GHJ 29

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,921 mi
Last recorded45,921 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 29
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 45,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,866 miles

advise slight play at off side rear wheel

Fail 14 Oct 2024 45,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise slight play at off side rear wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 45,518 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 44,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,547 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,564 miles

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 42,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

All tyre pressures low .

Front number plate cracked .

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,237 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,594 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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GHJ 29 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GHJ 29, 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 GHJ 29 registered?

GHJ 29 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is GHJ 29 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHJ 29 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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