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H408 XUC

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH408 XUC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,794 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 82,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Parking brake reading is low and only just met its requirement

Fail 20 Sep 2019 82,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Parking brake reading is low and only just met its requirement

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,056 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,056 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,667 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 75,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

left side brake caliper lazy hence imbalance

Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,352 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 72,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,518 miles

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

Nearside rear light unit has slight damage

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

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,205 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 65,428 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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H408 XUC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H408 XUC, 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 H408 XUC registered?

H408 XUC is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H408 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H408 XUC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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