1990 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · H966 DFG
1990 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 77,090 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H966 DFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 77,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
H966 DFG Mileage History
- 14/06/202276,459 mi
- 14/06/202376,730 mi+271 mi
- 06/10/202376,763 mi+33 mi
- 09/10/202376,763 mi
- 30/05/202577,090 mi+327 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H966 DFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Jaguar Xj (H966 DFG) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Power steering component leaking rack pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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