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H301 WRS

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,750 mi
Last recorded64,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 WRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,750 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,714 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,060 miles

slight leak at front exhaust

slight play at both rear bearings

slight play at o/s/f bearing

travel on foot and handbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,886 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

n/s/f wishbone bush perished

n/s/r shocker bush worn

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,670 miles

bonnet doesnt stay up

both front tyres worn on inside edge

slight play on both rear and o/s/f bearings

travel on handbrake

travel on pedal

underside coated in sealer

Fail 29 Aug 2012 62,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet doesnt stay up

both front tyres worn on inside edge

slight play on both rear and o/s/f bearings

travel on pedal

underside coated in sealer

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,251 miles

both front brakes kicking

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front brakes kicking

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,685 miles

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front shocker dirt cover loose

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,051 miles

both front shock covers loose

brake pedal spongey

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

underside covered in sealer

Fail 14 Aug 2009 61,051 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock covers loose

brake pedal spongey

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

strong smell of fuel inside car

underside covered in sealer

Pass 25 Aug 2008 60,676 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 60,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 59,859 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,496 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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H301 WRS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H301 WRS, 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 H301 WRS registered?

H301 WRS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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