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A14 XJS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,864 mi
Last recorded88,864 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 88,864 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 88,617 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,434 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,583 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 87,583 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,957 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2017 86,319 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 84,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 83,212 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 83,212 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 82,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 82,301 miles

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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A14 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 XJS, 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.

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What year was A14 XJS registered?

A14 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is A14 XJS safe to buy?

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