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TWR 516

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,347 mi
Last recorded36,347 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWR 516
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 36,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,969 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 35,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,713 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 35,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,536 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 35,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 35,532 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,086 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 34,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,915 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fluid contamination around steering pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 33,083 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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TWR 516 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TWR 516, 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 TWR 516 registered?

TWR 516 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is TWR 516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWR 516 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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