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H185 VNV

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,147 mi
Last recorded56,147 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 VNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 56,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,819 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,369 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 55,366 miles

Body component insecure bonnet not securing in closed position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,968 miles

handbrake weak

Fail 19 May 2010 54,968 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake weak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,423 miles

o/s/r handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 4 May 2007 53,453 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 53,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2006 52,755 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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H185 VNV is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H185 VNV, 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 H185 VNV registered?

H185 VNV is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H185 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H185 VNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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