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USV 196

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,074 mi
Last recorded102,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 196
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 102,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,205 miles

Oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,011 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2008 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 80,602 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 80,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2006 78,619 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 78,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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USV 196 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 USV 196, 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 USV 196 registered?

USV 196 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is USV 196 safe to buy?

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