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H565 BTU

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,356 mi
Last recorded95,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH565 BTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 95,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 95,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,075 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 90,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,217 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,217 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 88,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,940 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,897 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,493 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,858 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 73,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,202 miles

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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H565 BTU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H565 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H565 BTU?

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What year was H565 BTU registered?

H565 BTU is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H565 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H565 BTU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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