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H978 FNA

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,880 mi
Last recorded49,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 FNA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 49,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,690 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,675 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,635 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 48,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,087 miles

front radiator support corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front radiator support corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise cleaning and adjusting both front windscreen washer jets

closer inspection of nearside rear brake caliper locking devices strongly recommended.

closer inspection of offside rear brake caliper locking devices strongly recommended.

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2013 48,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 47,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,910 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,985 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,441 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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H978 FNA is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H978 FNA, 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 H978 FNA registered?

H978 FNA is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H978 FNA safe to buy?

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