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B5 XJS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,636 mi
Last recorded57,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,785 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 55,785 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,753 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 55,753 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 55,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 55,223 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 55,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

off side front tyre side wall has sight cracking

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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B5 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 XJS registered?

B5 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 April 1991.

Is B5 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 XJS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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