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H53 VDS

1990 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjr110,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 VDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,133 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

radiator x-member corroded and insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

radiator x-member corroded and insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,162 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 71,603 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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H53 VDS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 110,103 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H53 VDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H53 VDS registered?

H53 VDS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H53 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H53 VDS 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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