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J204 XWE

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,871 mi
Last recorded96,871 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 XWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 95,665 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 94,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 93,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,161 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,888 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,888 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,612 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,993 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2009 67,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 66,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2007 66,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 65,839 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J204 XWE 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 77.3%.

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 J204 XWE, 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

How do I check the history of J204 XWE?

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What year was J204 XWE registered?

J204 XWE is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J204 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J204 XWE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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