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J170 RAC

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 RAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 117,284 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 117,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 116,995 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,119 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,348 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear om inner edge

unable to see front pads

Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 79,783 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 79,713 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 75,285 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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J170 RAC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J170 RAC, 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 J170 RAC registered?

J170 RAC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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