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MIL 7883

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

94,849 mi
Last recorded94,849 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7883
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 94,849 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff pinion oil seal leaking.

Gear box output shaft seal leaking oil.

Steering operation tight requires urgent investigation.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 94,849 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure wing inner very corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated marked with chalk (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill marked with chalk (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill marked with chalk (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering rack cooler pipes not connected

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,303 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight leak from exhaust

Fail 8 Dec 2016 93,610 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight leak from exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,362 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 93,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 93,079 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 92,649 miles

Front suspension upper wishbone bushes badly worn

NSR Lower wing behind wheel rusted through

OSR Exhaust mount broken

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight leak diff pinion seal

Wipers worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,649 miles

Front suspension upper wishbone bushes badly worn

NSR Lower wing behind wheel rusted through

OSR Exhaust mount broken

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

Slight leak diff pinion seal

Wipers worn

Fail 6 Dec 2011 91,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,218 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 91,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 90,354 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 90,347 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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MIL 7883 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 MIL 7883, 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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MIL 7883 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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