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H15 XJS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

55,137 mi
Last recorded55,137 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,128 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,128 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe heavily corroded above exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,698 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,420 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 53,420 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tank vent tube not connected

Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,860 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 52,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 49,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,764 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 48,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,646 miles

exhaust some leaks

front tyres wear edges

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r fuel pipe bad corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wear edges

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r exhaust mount broken

n/s/r fuel pipe bad corrosion

n/s/r susp bottom joint slight play

o/s/f sill corrosion

rear shocker mount nuts not locking

trailing bolts need wire

Pass 18 May 2012 47,570 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Various power steering/gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 18 May 2012 47,570 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Various power steering/gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 11 May 2011 47,499 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Major engine/gearbox oil leaks.

Slight exhaust blow.

Pass 27 May 2010 47,226 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 46,430 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 46,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,135 miles

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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H15 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H15 XJS, 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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H15 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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