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H12 CAT

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,327 mi
Last recorded26,327 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 26,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 25,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 24,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 24,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 23,969 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 23,969 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,952 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight grating from o/s front wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,398 miles

the front cross member under the radiator is corroded but has not corroded through yet.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,893 miles

steering rack mountings have play

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,610 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,954 miles

steering rack bushes slight wear

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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H12 CAT is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 H12 CAT, 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 H12 CAT registered?

H12 CAT is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H12 CAT safe to buy?

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