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H559 FPH

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,900 mi
Last recorded138,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH559 FPH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022 138,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in 3 places around suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan within 30cm of seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is corroded in 4 places along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 137,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

underseal on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 21 Jan 2020 136,344 miles

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

Front corrosion to suspension components in general

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to suspension components in general

dampness at power steering rack

gearbox mount worn

poor beam image headlamps

Fail 13 Jan 2020 136,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor pan at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front corrosion to suspension components in general

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to suspension components in general

dampness at power steering rack

gearbox mount worn

poor beam image headlamps

Pass 2 Jan 2019 135,103 miles

Dampness around steering rack

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 132,230 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,467 miles

Gearbox mounting has a lot of movement

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Various repairs to body

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 130,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor in 2 areas (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting has a lot of movement

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread

Various repairs to body

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,588 miles

Corrosion to front wings

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing to side wall

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

Various welding repairs carried out

Fail 22 Sep 2015 127,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to front wings

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing to side wall

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

Various welding repairs carried out

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 119,566 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Floor pan and sills have slight surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight mist of oil on steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,192 miles

Both rear wheel arches poor condition and rusty.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seat tilt fuction not working.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underside of vehicle has been treated.

rust forming throughout body.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,544 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 113,535 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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H559 FPH is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H559 FPH, 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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H559 FPH is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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