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L990 RVC

1993 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xjs93,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 RVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,051 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 141,213 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 141,205 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 141,205 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component aroun steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 140,715 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 140,657 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 140,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 140,506 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 140,506 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 140,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,333 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 140,285 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes slightley corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,077 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 140,077 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 139,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 139,482 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 139,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 139,371 miles

both rear exhaust boxes tied up with jubilee clips

slight corr on off side front caliper brake pipe

slight corr on petrol pipes

slight leak on power steering rach

Pass 3 Jul 2007 139,150 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 139,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 138,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L990 RVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 L990 RVC, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L990 RVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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