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H847 XMV

1990 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH847 XMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 71,439 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 71,269 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,788 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 70,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 70,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 69,074 miles

slight brake bind rear

Fail 31 May 2018 69,074 miles

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

slight brake bind rear

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,716 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,408 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,251 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 60,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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H847 XMV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H847 XMV, 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 H847 XMV registered?

H847 XMV is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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