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H331 VDT

1991 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

166,759 mi
Last recorded166,759 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjr111,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH331 VDT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 166,759 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

engine oil leaks

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Oct 2015 166,758 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

engine oil leaks

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Dec 2014 164,932 miles

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

handbrake light comes on when brake is depressed

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

steering rack is wet

Fail 1 Dec 2014 164,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front valance is loose

handbrake light comes on when brake is depressed

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

steering rack is wet

Pass 4 Dec 2013 162,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear shockasorbers are weak & worn

steering rack is wet

warning light on dash when brakes are used

Fail 4 Dec 2013 162,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear shockasorbers are weak & worn

steering rack is wet

warning light on dash when brakes are used

Pass 4 Dec 2012 158,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid level light comes on when you press the brake pedal

front number plate cracked

nearside rear reflector cracked

offside rear fog light lense cracked

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 156,138 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 156,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 153,764 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 153,764 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 151,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack is wet

Fail 30 Nov 2009 151,093 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack is wet

Pass 3 Dec 2008 148,351 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 148,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

steering rack is wet

Pass 3 Dec 2007 145,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 145,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

steering rack is damp

Pass 14 Dec 2006 142,602 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 142,602 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wheel bearing have play.

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge .

Offside front road wheel damaged .

Offside front tyre worn badly inner edge .

Pass 12 Dec 2005 140,149 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 140,149 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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H331 VDT is a 1991 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,771 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H331 VDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H331 VDT is a 1991 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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