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XJS 1K

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,903 mi
Last recorded54,903 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 1K
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,445 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,035 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,726 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake slighty binding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,585 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake slighty binding

Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,567 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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XJS 1K is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XJS 1K, 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 XJS 1K registered?

XJS 1K is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is XJS 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 1K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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