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H8 MCA

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,433 mi
Last recorded90,433 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 MCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,433 miles

Rear service brake pads have badly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,424 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp insecure (nut missing)

Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,424 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

exhaust clamp insecure (nut missing)

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing nut (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake light on dash stays on

rear brake pads deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2018 90,415 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing nut (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake light on dash stays on

rear brake pads deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,391 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,860 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 87,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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H8 MCA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H8 MCA, 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 H8 MCA registered?

H8 MCA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H8 MCA safe to buy?

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