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XIJ 174

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,313 mi
Last recorded121,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 174
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,313 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 121,358 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,952 miles

corrosion to outer sills both sides

Fail 14 May 2012 120,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

rear of outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 17 Feb 2009 120,934 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear.....

general corrosion....

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding....

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroding....

n/s screen washer weak....

n/s/f lower wish bone front bush worn....

Pass 15 May 2007 118,313 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 170,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 114,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 111,500 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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XIJ 174 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XIJ 174, 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 XIJ 174 registered?

XIJ 174 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is XIJ 174 safe to buy?

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