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H670 XHX

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Cream Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

135,228 mi
Last recorded135,228 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH670 XHX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 135,228 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper repaired with tape

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

large amounts of underseal covering underside of vehicle.

parking brake just within limits for a pass

Fail 15 Aug 2025 135,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

large amounts of underseal covering underside of vehicle.

parking brake just within limits for a pass

Pass 19 Aug 2024 134,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underbody and component corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2024 133,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,836 miles

.some corrosion in both outer sills ,but none excessive enough to fail

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in large amounts of underseal.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,930 miles

Black underseal through out underside of vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Light underbody and component corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 127,269 miles

Coil spring corroded All six front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

some corrosion in underside of vehicle, but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,139 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All six front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,026 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear boxes on joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front foot well corroded through ,but does not meet fail critera

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

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

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

Some other corrosion in underside of vehicle,none excessive enough to fail

Fail 24 Jul 2020 124,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear boxes on joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front foot well corroded through ,but does not meet fail critera

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

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

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

Some other corrosion in underside of vehicle,none excessive enough to fail

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,413 miles

Both rear suspension arm mountings corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front floor pans holed corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm and cracked perished legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear lower inner outer wings corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 122,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch holed corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension arm mountings corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front floor pans holed corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm and cracked perished legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear lower inner outer wings corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,083 miles

Coil spring corroded All six front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front floor pan panels corroded through,both sides of vehicle,but do not meet fail critera

Rear lower inner and outer wing panels corroded through,both sides of vehicle,but do not meet fail critera

Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All six front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front floor pan panels corroded through,both sides of vehicle,but do not meet fail critera

Rear lower inner and outer wing panels corroded through,both sides of vehicle,but do not meet fail critera

Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,964 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides of vehicle (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp chrome reflectors (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Wing and inner panel corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake just within pass limit

Slight play in rear hubs,both sides of vehicle

Some corrosion in both sills and underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 19 Jul 2017 112,894 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing, marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides of vehicle (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp chrome reflectors (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Wing and inner panel corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake just within pass limit

Slight play in rear hubs,both sides of vehicle

Some corrosion in both sills and underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,694 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both upper (2.7.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both chrome reflectors (1.7.5a)

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 14 Jul 2016 107,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported On joint (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of Outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides of vehicle (2.7.4)

Front of Outter sill corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Chrome reflector (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,260 miles

Front of Outter sill corroded through both sides of vehicle,but does not meet fail criteria.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Chrome reflectors ,both sides of vehicle (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front of nearside sill corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

front of offside sill corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,211 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front lower crossmember corroded,not excessive enough to fail

Fail 28 May 2014 69,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front lower crossmember corroded,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,298 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

some corrosion in both outter sills,not excessive enough to fail

Fail 29 May 2013 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

some corrosion in both outter sills,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 30 May 2012 85,152 miles

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

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

parking brake 18%,just within limits for a pass

Fail 16 May 2012 84,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

20% unbalance in front brake performance

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 79,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 74,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,907 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,800 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,139 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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H670 XHX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Cream with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 H670 XHX, 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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H670 XHX is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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