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H43 MPE

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,951 mi
Last recorded101,951 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 MPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 101,951 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,862 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,785 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 101,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,447 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 100,398 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r front most shock absorber leaking

Fail 25 May 2021 100,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r front most shock absorber leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,372 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,787 miles

slight movement in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,773 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

wear inner rack joints

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,582 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Reverse light showing to rear in neutral/reverse and park

Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Reverse light showing to rear in neutral/reverse and park

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,952 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 97,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,733 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust fouling both nearside rear brake caliper and nearside rear suspension (driveshaft)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 96,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust fouling both nearside rear brake caliper and nearside rear suspension (driveshaft)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 92,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 92,879 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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H43 MPE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 H43 MPE, 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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H43 MPE is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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