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H266 XYU

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,830 mi
Last recorded82,830 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 XYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 82,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x1 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x1 (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 81,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,863 miles

slight distortion in front brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,932 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,890 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,802 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak

all suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,802 miles

Oil leak

all suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,471 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 71,093 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,093 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,816 miles

os & ns front road springs corroded.rear brake pads low.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,136 miles

front subframe corroded.

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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H266 XYU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H266 XYU, 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

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What year was H266 XYU registered?

H266 XYU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H266 XYU safe to buy?

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