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H178 XYR

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 XYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,671 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 91,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,629 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 86,804 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,443 miles

Nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,988 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,037 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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H178 XYR is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Grey 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 H178 XYR, 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 H178 XYR registered?

H178 XYR is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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