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J890 DHM

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 DHM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 64,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple light weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff. pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,323 miles

Bonnet struts poor.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet poor.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,466 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,441 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,399 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 61,399 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 61,377 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,127 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2007 61,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,060 miles

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

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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J890 DHM is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J890 DHM, 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

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What year was J890 DHM registered?

J890 DHM is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 February 1992.

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