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H397 KFC

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,911 mi
Last recorded48,911 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 KFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 48,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 48,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,492 miles

park brake light on. not affection park brake performance on brake test

Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 45,543 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,984 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 41,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,933 miles

hand brake travel near limit

Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,931 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,782 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 41,771 miles

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

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

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

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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H397 KFC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H397 KFC, 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 H397 KFC registered?

H397 KFC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H397 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H397 KFC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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