Jaguar Xjs He Auto (1990)
1990 Jaguar Xjs He Auto
CarHunch is tracking 241 1990 Jaguar Xjs He Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1990 Jaguar XJS HE Auto is a reliability catastrophe on MOT day—only 20% pass first time versus the UK average of 80%, with petrol variants managing a shocking 0% pass rate. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only silver lining, but this car simply cannot pass its MOT reliably. At an average mileage of 73,512 miles for a 34-year-old vehicle, these cars are running relatively gently, yet still failing en masse; the low failure and advisory counts suggest the problems aren't captured in routine inspections until test day. If you're considering this XJS, budget heavily for pre-MOT remedial work and understand you're buying a temperamental classic that demands serious mechanical expertise to keep road-legal.
We have 241 1990 Jaguar Xjs He Auto vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1990 Jaguar Xjs He Auto
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.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 240 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 40% | 3 |
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