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H587 WTU

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,070 mi
Last recorded110,070 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH587 WTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 110,049 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil area front and rear heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal heavliy undersealed front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 109,962 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,283 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides underside chassis/sil area front to back x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 109,283 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides front sil area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides rear sill/rear control arm mounting area x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,370 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill crodded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2018 105,891 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 105,890 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 101,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorated / perished

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has been heavily under-sealed and welded

Pass 21 May 2016 103,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 103,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 103,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 103,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 103,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 102,937 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 102,463 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 102,458 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 102,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2010 101,985 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 101,781 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 101,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,500 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 100,487 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,674 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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H587 WTU is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H587 WTU, 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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H587 WTU is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 February 1991.

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