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J212 DYP

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,835 mi
Last recorded98,835 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 DYP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,835 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 94,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,512 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 94,503 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,272 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,832 miles

offside rear brake performance low.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,723 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 90,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 90,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 90,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 89,798 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 88,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 83,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 75,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 73,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 70,258 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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J212 DYP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc 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 J212 DYP, 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 J212 DYP registered?

J212 DYP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J212 DYP safe to buy?

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