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H123 CGW

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 CGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,435 miles

slight play in steering rack

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack damp

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to chassis

n/s sill corroded and holed

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leaks

radiator showing signs of leaking

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2011 125,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack damp

brake pedal soft

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to chassis

long handbrake travel

n/s no plate light dim

n/s sill corroded and holed

o/s sill corroded

oil leaks

parking brake light on dash

radiator showing signs of leaking

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2010 125,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs are very heavily corroded

all metal brake pipes are corrodeing

both front floors and outer sills are corroded and holed but not within 30cm of brakes,steering or suspension

engine,gearbox and axel oil leaks

general corrosion all around the vehicle

nearside front suspension bump stop is insecure but stuck inside the coil spring

offside rear seat back is loose but still secured by the nearside

power steering rack is leaking slightly

rear bumper is corroded and holed

signs of coolent leak from the radiator

Fail 5 Aug 2010 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs are very heavily corroded

all metal brake pipes are corrodeing

both front floors and outer sills are corroded and holed but not within 30cm of brakes,steering or suspension

engine,gearbox and axel oil leaks

general corrosion all around the vehicle

nearside front suspension bump stop is insecure but stuck inside the coil spring

offside rear seat back is loose but still secured by the nearside

power steering rack is leaking slightly

rear bumper is corroded and holed

signs of coolent leak from the radiator

Pass 17 Aug 2009 124,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 124,187 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 122,923 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear park brake slightly weak (nsr 80kg osr 240kg lock)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 121,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 119,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake pads wearing thin.

Slight weep from steering rack.

Various engine oil leaks.

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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H123 CGW is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H123 CGW, 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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H123 CGW is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 June 1991.

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