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NIL 1421

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 1421
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,812 miles

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Fail 16 Oct 2020 104,810 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,652 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,715 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 102,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,529 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal STEERING RACK IT SELF. (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,657 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 101,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 100,507 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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NIL 1421 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NIL 1421, 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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NIL 1421 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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