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H126 WYG

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,542 mi
Last recorded76,542 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH126 WYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,542 miles

Both rear suspension radius arms have slight corrosion but not resulting in excessive play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension radius arm has slight corrosion on mounting point and bush has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak from steering rack

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,363 miles

All suspension bushes slightly perished

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2020 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All suspension bushes slightly perished

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm front bush area inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split / damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides adjusted for test purpose (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm front bush area inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,539 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 75,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper area / seals (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak heater hose split ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front floor panel seam opened up

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 74,507 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing damaged by heat (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,279 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,927 miles

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

nearside rear tyre thread has a screw in edge off thread

Fail 27 Nov 2012 66,922 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre thread has a screw in edge off thread

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 58,792 miles

rear wheel bearings or tyres slightly noisey

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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H126 WYG is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H126 WYG, 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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H126 WYG is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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