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H992 HRE

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,535 mi
Last recorded51,535 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH992 HRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 51,535 miles

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

underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 19 May 2026 51,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,197 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 51,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 50,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 50,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,792 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,776 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,639 miles

nsf fog lamp lense broken

slight knock osf suspension area may need further checks

Fail 23 Feb 2013 50,614 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf fog light lense broken

signs of knock or creak osf suspension or body

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,501 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,087 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,840 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H992 HRE is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H992 HRE, 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 H992 HRE registered?

H992 HRE is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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