Jaguar Xjr (1990)
1990 Jaguar Xjr
CarHunch analysed 175 real MOT records for the 1990 Jaguar Xjr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1990 Jaguar XJR passes its MOT first time only 69.8% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and one in five examples have recorded a dangerous defect—a real concern for potential buyers. This is a car that demands careful inspection and honest maintenance history before purchase.
At 118,000 miles median, these cars are well-used but not exceptionally high for their age, yet they average nearly two failures per test and 7.5 advisories, pointing to aging electrics, seals, and trim rather than catastrophic mechanical failure. If you're drawn to this icon, budget for regular specialist attention and always ask to see a full MOT history—a vehicle with consistent passes is worth the premium over one with a patchy record.
What to check before buying a 1990 Jaguar Xjr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Jaguar Xjr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1990 Jaguar Xjr vehicles fall between 84,969 and 145,483 miles.
1990 Jaguar Xjr — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Jaguar Xjr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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30.9%
Oil leak
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28.5%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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25.3%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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23.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.
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