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GWB 833

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

109,441 mi
Last recorded109,441 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWB 833
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 109,441 miles

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

Front Suspension slight knock

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,920 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 105,249 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 104,828 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 104,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 104,489 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 103,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 102,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 101,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 100,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 99,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 97,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 95,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 93,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 92,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 89,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 88,129 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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GWB 833 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 GWB 833, 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 GWB 833?

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What year was GWB 833 registered?

GWB 833 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is GWB 833 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWB 833 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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