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H936 OAB

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,968 mi
Last recorded136,968 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH936 OAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 136,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 136,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 135,213 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 133,545 miles

minor play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Oct 2015 133,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leaking

minor play in front wheel bearings

outer sills and floor pan corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2014 133,169 miles

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 132,845 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 131,728 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 130,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 128,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 128,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 127,108 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise sterring rack moutine rubbers slightly moving.on operation

Fail 26 Aug 2009 127,107 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise sterring rack moutine rubbers slightly moving.on operation

Pass 26 Aug 2008 125,576 miles

OIL LEAK UNDER CAR. POSSIBLY POWER STEERING. ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION. FRONT NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED. ADVISE CHANGE NOW.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 124,432 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 124,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 123,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 123,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H936 OAB is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H936 OAB, 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 H936 OAB registered?

H936 OAB is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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