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A16 JAG

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,807 mi
Last recorded90,807 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,807 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner rubbing marks found on inner wheel rim

Central Rear head lining collapsed restricting view from rear view mirror

Fail 24 Jun 2021 90,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rubbing marks found on inner wheel rim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear head lining collapsed restricting view from rear view mirror

Fail 20 May 2021 90,678 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal travel long

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,157 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

various corrosion under neath

Fail 1 Oct 2014 90,157 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

various corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,651 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all wheelbearings have slight play

n/s and o/s inner wings corroded

n/s/f trackrod end has/is catching inner part of wheel no excessive play in track rod end

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre has cuts but not to cords

various suspension bushes front and rear deteriated but no excessive play

Pass 27 Nov 2006 87,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 86,516 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)

front axle beam becomeing corroded wax oil treatment recommended

vehicle may require tracking but front tyre pressure was very low.water leak from water pump area.

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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A16 JAG is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A16 JAG, 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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A16 JAG is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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