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GIB 798

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Lpg 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,717 mi
Last recorded134,717 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 798
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 134,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 134,105 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,954 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front position lamp flickers

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

front to rear fuel pipes covered with underseal

Fail 10 Nov 2023 131,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing correctly keeps jamming/locking (7.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front position lamp flickers

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

front to rear fuel pipes covered with underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2022 131,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 127,555 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt incorrect size (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt incorrect size (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,277 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,200 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 119,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine oil leak,diff leaking,corrosion to subframes/floorpans

Pass 2 May 2013 115,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 109,652 miles

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

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 12 May 2011 92,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 75,295 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)

Pass 20 May 2009 88,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,888 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GIB 798 is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GIB 798, 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 GIB 798 registered?

GIB 798 is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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