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H96 JVR

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH96 JVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 98,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 96,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,166 miles

Oil leak ()

slight diff oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,949 miles

oil leak

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,882 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 93,768 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn uneven

o/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded

recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

slight rear brake judder

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 93,763 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,712 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs have corodded ring on face of disc

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 93,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 92,978 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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H96 JVR is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H96 JVR, 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 H96 JVR registered?

H96 JVR is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H96 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H96 JVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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