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H451 ERL

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Lpg 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

125,988 mi
Last recorded125,988 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 ERL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 125,988 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow to com on (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 123,515 miles

Car under sealed at time of test

parking brake reserve travel hi

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,500 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel arches slightly coroded

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2013 123,479 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear archs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2005 123,190 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H451 ERL is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H451 ERL, 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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H451 ERL is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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