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H203 BNB

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH203 BNB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,262 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole inside wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel holed within 30cm of suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake stuck during test (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier No fixing for battery in the boot. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole inside wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 96,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,156 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,047 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 84,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,017 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all round (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,141 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,047 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,193 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,433 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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H203 BNB is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H203 BNB, 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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H203 BNB is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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