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A11 SCS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,576 mi
Last recorded68,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 68,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 67,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 67,781 miles

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,307 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,079 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 65,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 62,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,348 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,348 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,581 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 58,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 58,368 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,144 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 57,143 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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A11 SCS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 SCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 35 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 SCS registered?

A11 SCS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is A11 SCS safe to buy?

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