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H166 LVW

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,870 mi
Last recorded61,870 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 LVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,870 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 61,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,768 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,005 miles

slight oil leak slight smoke initial start

slight perishing anti roll bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,874 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,702 miles

fuel pipe has slight damage

steering rack mounting rubbers have slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,223 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,773 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn/pitted

front pads low

oil leak

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2006 51,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn/pitted

front pads low

oil leak

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

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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H166 LVW is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H166 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H166 LVW registered?

H166 LVW is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H166 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H166 LVW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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