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H947 JLB

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,798 mi
Last recorded54,798 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH947 JLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 54,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 54,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,123 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all coil springs very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,104 miles

front panel under radiator is rusted

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,347 miles

all front and rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,347 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

all front and rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,333 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,735 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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H947 JLB is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H947 JLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H947 JLB registered?

H947 JLB is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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