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H388 YVJ

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,955 mi
Last recorded82,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 YVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above rear exhaust pipe ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above rear exhaust pipe ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel lines have minor corrosion .

Fail 18 Jul 2017 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel lines have minor corrosion .

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper / fog light damage

fuel pipes corroded

play in gearbox support mounting

unable to rotate rear wheels by hand

Pass 22 May 2014 82,341 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear body/ arches corroded

Rear/centre Fuel pipes corroded

tyres not checked properly as brakes all stuck

Pass 21 May 2010 81,639 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 81,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,382 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2008 78,800 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)

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 2 Apr 2008 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 30 May 2007 77,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,368 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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H388 YVJ is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H388 YVJ, 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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H388 YVJ is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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