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J140 LFL

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,606 mi
Last recorded77,606 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 LFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 77,606 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal splitting

rear pads crumbling

Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pads crumbling

Fail 18 Jun 2025 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pads crumbling

Fail 24 May 2025 77,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer bottle leaking fast

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 77,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,998 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,848 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 74,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 73,639 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 71,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 68,529 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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J140 LFL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc 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 J140 LFL, 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 J140 LFL registered?

J140 LFL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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