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H494 JPJ

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,299 mi
Last recorded64,299 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 JPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 64,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,045 miles

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,580 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 61,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,922 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,321 miles

all four rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front steering rack mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,700 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front exhaust pipes corroded

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,236 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,235 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,098 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,434 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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H494 JPJ is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H494 JPJ, 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 H494 JPJ registered?

H494 JPJ is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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