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H454 DRO

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,109 mi
Last recorded54,109 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH454 DRO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,025 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 54,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,020 miles

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,020 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusting

both outer sills rusting

coil spring corroded all rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear sills rusting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front inner wheel arch rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,846 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brake pads getting low

o/s/rear wheel arch & inner wheel arch rusting

Fail 12 Aug 2011 53,846 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brake pads getting low

o/s/rear wheel arch & inner wheel arch rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,805 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 2 Aug 2007 52,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,555 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 52,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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H454 DRO is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H454 DRO, 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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H454 DRO is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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