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H985 JLA

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,378 mi
Last recorded51,378 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 JLA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 51,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,083 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 45,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,858 miles

both front tyres are cracking in centre of tread

Fail 7 May 2011 42,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,229 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,441 miles

Front subframe corroded/welded.

Steering column lower u/j showing signs of wear.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 37,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front subframe corroded/welded.

Steering column lower u/j showing signs of wear.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,708 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 34,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,836 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 28,836 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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H985 JLA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Grey 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 H985 JLA, 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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H985 JLA is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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