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J22 RSL

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

168,539 mi
Last recorded168,539 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 RSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 168,539 miles

Both registration plates are faded but clear to read

The nearside headlamp washer jet is missing and the offside is damaged

The rear differential is leaking fluid slightly and there is slight play in the drive flanges which can be felt when checking for play at the rear wheels (normal)

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion including a hole in the nearside front floor (unprescribed area) and on the front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2023 168,136 miles

Both registration plates are faded but clear to read

The nearside headlamp washer jet is missing and the offside is damaged

The rear differential is leaking fluid slightly and there is slight play in the drive flanges which can be felt when checking for play at the rear wheels (normal)

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion including a hole in the nearside front floor (unprescribed area) and on the front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2023 168,136 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested REAR RADIUS ARM LIKELY TO FRACTURE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded HUB (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened RADIUS ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/OUTER/END OF SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened RADIUS ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER KNUCKLE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK BUSHES (2.3 (a) (i))

Both auxiliary drive belts are noisy and badly worn

Both rear tyre tread depths are 2mm (minimum limit is 1.6mm)

Both registration plates are faded but clear to read

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER/OUTER/END OF SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sound deadening is coming out of the offside tail pipe

The nearside headlamp washer jet is missing and the offside is damaged

The nearside rear tyre is underinflated

The rear differential is leaking fluid slightly and there is slight play in the drive flanges which can be felt when checking for play at the rear wheels (normal)

The steering rack is leaking fluid slightly

There is a slight leak on the exhaust branch pipe

There is slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion including a hole in the nearside front floor (unprescribed area) and on the front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2022 167,587 miles

Both rear tyres is worn to 3 mm.Side walls slightly perished.Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front and rear outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in the rear diff bearings, part of top suspension support

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2022 167,587 miles

Both rear tyres is worn to 3 mm.Side walls slightly perished.Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front and rear outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in the rear diff bearings, part of top suspension support

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2021 166,654 miles

O/S/F outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion

O/S/R tyre worn to 3 mm and the N/S/R tyre is worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in the rear diff bearings, part of top suspension support

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2020 165,802 miles

Bonnet struts weak

O/S/F outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion

O/S/F tyre worn to 3mm and the N/S/F tyre is worn to 2mm

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in the rear diff bearings, part of top suspension support

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2019 164,682 miles

O/S/F outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion

O/S/F tyre worn to 3mm and the N/S/F tyre is worn to 2mm

bonnet struts weak

power steering rack turret slightly damp with fluid

slight play in the rear diff bearings, part of top suspension support

various oil leaks

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2018 163,247 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Corrosion in the o/s/f sill panel

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in the rear diff bearings, part of top suspension support

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2018 163,247 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe over axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe over axle (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet struts weak

Corrosion in the o/s/f sill panel

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in the rear diff bearings, part of top suspension support

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2017 161,798 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Both front and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in the rear diff bearings

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2017 161,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet struts weak

Fuel pipe corroded slightly

N/s reverse light not working

Rear suspension radius arm bushes cracked/perished

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in the rear diff bearings

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2016 160,113 miles

Light corrosion in the body

Slight oil leaks

auxiliary belts noise

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2016 160,113 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Light corrosion in the body

Slight oil leaks

auxiliary belts noise

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 158,301 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Both front jacking points corroded, but not in a Mot prescribed area

Fuel pipe corroded

N/s/r sill/wheel arch corroded

Rear radius arm bushes slightly cracked/perished

Slight play in the rear diff bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2014 156,264 miles

bonnet struts not working.

both front jacking points/floor corroded. Not in a prescribed Mot area.

both rear radius arm bushes cracked/split.

front suspension bump stops insecure.

slight play in the diff bearings.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 154,168 miles

bonnet struts not working.

both front jacking points/floor corroded. Not a prescribed Mot area.

front suspension bump stops insecure.

rear radius arm bushes slightly cracked/split.

slight play in both diff bearings.

slight play in the n/s/r lower wishbone outer/rear bearing.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 154,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet struts not working.

both front jacking points/floor corroded. Not a prescribed Mot area.

front suspension bump stops insecure.

rear radius arm bushes slightly cracked/split.

slight play in both diff bearings.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 151,846 miles

bonnet struts not working.

front sub frame bushes split and worn.

rear radius arm bushes split and worn.

slight leak from the front pipe joint.

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 151,846 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet struts not working.

front sub frame bushes split and worn.

o/s window regulator slipping!

rear radius arm bushes split and worn.

slight leak from the front pipe joint.

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 151,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front suspention bump stops insecure

grinding noise from rear axle area

small hole in offside front floor pan

Pass 2 Aug 2011 148,566 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen starting to delaminate at n/s

Pass 10 Aug 2010 146,201 miles

front brake discs in a poor conditoin,front brake pads low!

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 143,910 miles

engine,gearbox,diff & steering slightly damp with oil.

slight play in rear diff bearings(Rear suspension)!

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 143,910 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine,gearbox,diff & steering slightly damp with oil.

rear shock absorber bushes worn.

slight play in rear diff bearings(Rear suspension)!

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 141,116 miles

all rear suspension bushes cracked & perished.

diff damp with oil.

number plates have stickers on them.Soon to be illegal.

slight play in rear diff bearings.

steering rack slightly damp.

underside of vehicle dry.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 141,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all rear suspension bushes cracked & perished.

diff damp with oil.

number plates have stickers on them.Soon to be illegal.

slight play in rear diff bearings.

steering rack slightly damp.

underside of vehicle dry.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 137,728 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 23/08/2007.Items 004,005,006 & 007 rectified.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 137,728 miles

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

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

n/s/f bump stop insecure.

o/s headlamp lens stone chipped.

o/s inner 'a' post trim missing.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

slight oil leak from power steering rack.

slight play in both rear hub bearings.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 133,866 miles

as per advisory notice issued 24/08/2006 with vt30 apart from o/s/f whel bearing has been adjusted.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 133,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

all road tyres + spare 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

slight play in rear diff bearings.

steering rack + differential damp with oil.

various stone chips in screen + o/s/f headlight.

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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J22 RSL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 J22 RSL, 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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J22 RSL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 September 1991.

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