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JPA 80

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 80
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main one (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2008 87,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

All tyres near limit.

Corrosion to sills and subframes.

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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JPA 80 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPA 80, 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 JPA 80 registered?

JPA 80 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is JPA 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPA 80 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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