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J117 RDU

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ117 RDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,951 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 125,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 124,848 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,463 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (at rear offside) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,228 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,999 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 123,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 122,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,123 miles

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,693 miles

note.diff leak

note.oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,337 miles

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

Oil leak

note.dif leak

note.vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,660 miles

Note: Diff oil leak.

Note: Engine oil leak.

Note: Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,763 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 111,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 111,187 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 110,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 110,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 110,443 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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J117 RDU is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J117 RDU, 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 J117 RDU registered?

J117 RDU is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 October 1991.

Is J117 RDU safe to buy?

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