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J137 DCD

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,438 mi
Last recorded21,438 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 DCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 21,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 21,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 20,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 19,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 19,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 18,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 17,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,592 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 17,583 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 17,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,314 miles

both rear brakes are binding

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,288 miles

nearside front and offside rear brakes are binding

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 16,249 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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J137 DCD 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 90.9%.

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 J137 DCD, 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 J137 DCD registered?

J137 DCD is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J137 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J137 DCD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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