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H953 NEL

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,948 mi
Last recorded34,948 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH953 NEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 34,948 miles

coolant leak at header tank

Fail 2 Mar 2016 34,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKED ON TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,907 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,907 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H953 NEL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H953 NEL, 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 H953 NEL registered?

H953 NEL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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