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J290 UPC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,543 mi
Last recorded80,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 UPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,543 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,000 miles

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,936 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

filler cap seal perished

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

petrol cap rubber seal perished

Pass 19 May 2017 77,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 76,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 75,627 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,093 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 71,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,360 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 68,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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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J290 UPC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,655 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 J290 UPC, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J290 UPC?

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What year was J290 UPC registered?

J290 UPC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J290 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J290 UPC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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