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H476 XUA

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,203 mi
Last recorded67,203 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 XUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 66,577 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 66,360 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 66,358 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2022 65,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,603 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,630 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,643 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,764 miles

Both outer sills corroding front and rear

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet and on rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,536 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,637 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,605 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,720 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,720 miles

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

Slight play at offside rear wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,577 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,907 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in offside rear drive shaft

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,460 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,210 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn but no cords exposed

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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H476 XUA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H476 XUA, 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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What year was H476 XUA registered?

H476 XUA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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