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H279 RVF

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,136 mi
Last recorded32,136 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 RVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,136 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer sills at rear showing corrosion

n/s front tyre worn low 2mm

offside and nearside suspension bump stops missing

Fail 14 Aug 2007 31,870 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outter sills at rear shpwing corrosion

nearside front tyre worn low 2mm

offside / nearside suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,575 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 29,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front suspension rubber bump stops missing

rear brake pads worn low

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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H279 RVF is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H279 RVF, 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 H279 RVF registered?

H279 RVF is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is H279 RVF safe to buy?

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