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H173 PTW

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,493 mi
Last recorded37,493 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 PTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 37,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 36,783 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 35,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,568 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 35,421 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes not detectable at steering wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil/fluid leak

steering rack bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,619 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 34,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,002 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,649 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,219 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,119 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,952 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,265 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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H173 PTW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H173 PTW, 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 H173 PTW registered?

H173 PTW is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H173 PTW safe to buy?

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