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XJS 29

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 29
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil forward shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil forward shock (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 102,141 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 102,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,014 miles

Coil spring corroded all six corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak diff

Fail 9 Sep 2022 102,009 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all six corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak diff

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,279 miles

Slight Oil Leak from Engine / Transmission / Rear Differential

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,095 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 98,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,621 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,602 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,994 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 92,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 92,496 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

prop-shaft bolts loose.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,496 miles

prop-shaft bolts loose.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 91,945 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 91,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 90,583 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 29 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 29, 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 29 registered?

XJS 29 is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is XJS 29 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 29 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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