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H492 POA

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 POA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 142,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 142,346 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 142,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 142,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2007 142,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 142,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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H492 POA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H492 POA, 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 H492 POA registered?

H492 POA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is H492 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H492 POA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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