1990 · 34 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1990 Jaguar Xjs MOT pass rate and common faults

333 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 72.0% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 333 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.7%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: not working2.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.8%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  9. Horn: not working1.5%
  10. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes17.4%
  2. Lights & electrics15.9%
  3. Suspension10.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  5. Body & chassis5.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Steering2.4%
  8. Tyres1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1990 Jaguar Xjs?

In 2024, 78.4% of 1990 Jaguar Xjs cars passed their MOT first time, across 333 tests. The average for all 34-year-old cars was 72.0%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1990 Jaguar Xjs?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1990 Jaguar Xjs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).