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H243 JKV

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,894 mi
Last recorded81,894 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 JKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 81,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 81,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 81,822 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,805 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,791 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front anti roll bar d bush has slight play

offside front door sill is corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,453 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,431 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,442 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 81,441 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,097 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 81,096 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front 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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H243 JKV is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H243 JKV, 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 H243 JKV registered?

H243 JKV is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is H243 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H243 JKV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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