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H56 KFL

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 KFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,911 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 96,901 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 96,620 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside floor pan in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

boot full, unable to inspect

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear inner wings

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 96,136 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 95,959 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,475 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 95,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 75,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 75,672 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 75,651 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 5 May 2009 75,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,546 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 75,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H56 KFL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H56 KFL, 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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H56 KFL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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