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J12 WLF

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,788 mi
Last recorded49,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 49,788 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 49,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 47,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 47,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 45,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,736 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 39,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,386 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,076 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,864 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,985 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,931 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,926 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,687 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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J12 WLF is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J12 WLF, 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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J12 WLF is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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