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H285 XYU

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,065 mi
Last recorded29,065 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 XYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,150 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 28,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,664 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 26,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 26,156 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H285 XYU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H285 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 H285 XYU registered?

H285 XYU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H285 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 XYU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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