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H3 RXJ

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,643 mi
Last recorded30,643 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 30,643 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 30,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 30,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 29,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 28,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,692 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 25,692 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,251 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 24,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine has oil leak

gearbox has oil leak

o/s/f track rod has play

rear diff leaking from nearside seal

Fail 6 Aug 2012 24,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,518 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 23,518 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,920 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,920 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 16,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,183 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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H3 RXJ is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H3 RXJ, 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 H3 RXJ registered?

H3 RXJ is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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