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H17 JWF

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 JWF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 60,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 58,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 57,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,364 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 55,325 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm - longditudinal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,843 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,024 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,664 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust front pipe has slight blow

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,664 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust front pipe has slight blow

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,215 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,302 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,285 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine oil low

multiple points of slight corrosion on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

windscreen starting to mark

Fail 22 Jul 2010 47,281 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

multiple points of slight corrosion on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

windscreen starting to mark

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,902 miles

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

N/S rear sill starting to corrode

O/S front sill/wing starting to corrode

both rear wheel arch/wing starting to corrode

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,373 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,427 miles

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

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

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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H17 JWF is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H17 JWF, 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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H17 JWF is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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