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JGP 97

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 97
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various holes / weeps from left side exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Park brake only just met minimum requirements - Lever close to maximum travel

Underside corroded throughout

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,346 miles

All suspension components have minor corrosion

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe/centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 70,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 70,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,254 miles

Light under body corrosion.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight misting of oil around both steering rack gaiters

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,972 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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JGP 97 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JGP 97, 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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What year was JGP 97 registered?

JGP 97 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is JGP 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGP 97 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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