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H5 XJS

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 78,729 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension coil springs corroding

both front exhaust pipe sections corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2026 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension coil springs corroding

both front exhaust pipe sections corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2025 78,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2025 78,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2024 77,846 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,235 miles

Central Rear oil leak rear differential

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 14 Jul 2022 76,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,223 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,815 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,143 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 65,354 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 65,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion taking place on both lower sills on back ends.Close to prescibed aera.

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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H5 XJS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H5 XJS, 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 H5 XJS registered?

H5 XJS is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H5 XJS safe to buy?

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