MOT Status
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134,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
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 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.
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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.
Is GIB 798 safe to buy?
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