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J114 XRS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,600 mi
Last recorded102,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 XRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 102,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 102,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 101,288 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 100,862 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 99,753 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2021 97,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,524 miles

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

unable to fully inspect underside - undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2020 97,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fulcrum bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect underside - undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of the vehicle has been under sealed unable to fully inspect at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,423 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under side of the vehicle has been heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,366 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side of vehicle has been heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,285 miles

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,278 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 97,213 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,012 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes and fuel lines covered unable to inspect

offside rear lower falcrom has slight play in bearings

power steering rack has slight leak

underside of vehicle has been undersealed unable to inspect

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes and fuel lines covered unable to inspect

offside rear lower falcrom has slight play in bearings

power steering rack has slight leak

underside of vehicle has been undersealed unable to inspect

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,704 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes covered at time of test

chassis has been covered unable to inspect

Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,704 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake pipes covered at time of test

chassis has been covered unable to inspect

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,470 miles

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

N/S/F wheel slight bind (35kg)

Oil leak engine area

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 93,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,775 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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J114 XRS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J114 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J114 XRS registered?

J114 XRS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J114 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J114 XRS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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