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H462 BGN

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,017 mi
Last recorded77,017 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH462 BGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,017 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,773 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 76,348 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 75,971 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 74,592 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 74,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,053 miles

Nearside Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rubber bushes throughout vehicle deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 May 2008 72,668 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,631 miles

offside rear sill starting to corrode from inside

vehicle shows signs of standing

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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H462 BGN is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H462 BGN, 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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H462 BGN is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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