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J229 RVP

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,709 mi
Last recorded70,709 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 RVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 70,701 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,978 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,213 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,049 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,654 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,068 miles

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

smell of petrol inside car

Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,063 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

smell of petrol at rear

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,062 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,620 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 55,620 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 52,308 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,324 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,265 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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J229 RVP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J229 RVP, 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 J229 RVP registered?

J229 RVP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 December 1991.

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