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H159 JLD

1991 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xj109,700 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 JLD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024
Fail 10 Dec 2024

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023
Fail 6 Dec 2023

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before cats (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases adj silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded through.Not within proscribed area.

Pass 9 Dec 2022
Pass 27 Nov 2021 70,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 70,147 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded through within front wheel arch

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded through within front wheel arch

Nearside Front pad warning wires broken

Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded through(not within proscribed area)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded through(not within proscribed area)

Fail 16 Nov 2019 68,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes partially fractued and blowing by both rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill, outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front floor to sill, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill, outside prescribed areas

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,605 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded,outside prescribed areas

Fail 14 Nov 2017 66,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded,outside prescribed areas

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,485 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,485 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose bulges under pressure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end and outer surface (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,531 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 64,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting bracket corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,150 miles

Oil leak

oil leak rear diff

Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

oil leak rear diff

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all coil springs coroded,underside surface corosion

steering rack bushes worn and attention required soon

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

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

all coil springs coroded,underside surface corosion

steering rack bushes worn and attention required soon

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,692 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear bearing slightly noisy

steering rack bushes worn,underside corosion,inner and outer sill corosion,front inner wing corosion,all coil spring coroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear bearing slightly noisy

steering rack bushes worn,underside corosion,inner and outer sill corosion,front inner wing corosion,all coil spring coroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,020 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,651 miles

all road springs corroded

hole in nearside outer sill

hole in offside outer sill

nearside rear door does not open

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

unable to open boot

Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,642 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all road springs corroded

both nearside tyre have bulges in side walls

both rear tyres cracked and perished

hole in nearside outer sill

hole in offside outer sill

nearside rear door does not open

offside front tyre nearly flat

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

unable to open boot

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,968 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 39,710 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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H159 JLD is a 1991 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 109,700 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H159 JLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H159 JLD is a 1991 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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