1990 Jaguar XJ 3.6L Petrol · D708 GSG
1990 Jaguar XJ (3.6L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1990. Recorded mileage 78,135 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D708 GSG Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 78,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D708 GSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Jaguar Xj (D708 GSG) between September 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.
D708 GSG Mileage History
- 15/09/201476,819 mi
- 30/10/201476,823 mi+4 mi
- 30/10/201476,823 mi
- 12/07/201776,831 mi+8 mi
- 17/07/201776,849 mi+18 mi
- 05/09/201877,024 mi+175 mi
- 24/04/202077,031 mi+7 mi
- 03/08/202177,066 mi+35 mi
- 23/06/202577,079 mi+13 mi
- 06/07/202678,135 mi+1,056 mi
Average of roughly 111 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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