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H938 DFG

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,655 mi
Last recorded94,655 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 DFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,655 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,927 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,927 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front body mounts in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,754 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,071 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 91,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 90,496 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 90,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 89,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 89,669 miles

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

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

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

Front pads are 50% worn

Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,273 miles

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

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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H938 DFG is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H938 DFG, 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 H938 DFG registered?

H938 DFG is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 September 1990.

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