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J200 XJS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,656 mi
Last recorded101,656 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 100,927 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 98,688 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,301 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe under bonnet split (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,700 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2018 94,700 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Rear tyres deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,595 miles

Gearbox oil leak from cooler hoses

Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Gearbox oil leak from cooler hoses

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,258 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 88,251 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,497 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 86,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,241 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 84,238 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,192 miles

front suspension coil springs very corroded

n/s/f suspension bump stop has fallen off its mounting

rear lights dim

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play to top of steering column

Fail 25 May 2010 82,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension coil springs very corroded

n/s/f suspension bump stop has fallen off its mounting

rear lights dim

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play to top of steering column

Pass 29 May 2009 80,298 miles

slight oil leak

some bushes starting to deteriate

some light rust to body

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,288 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 75,116 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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J200 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J200 XJS, 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 J200 XJS registered?

J200 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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