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J235 CYY

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 CYY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 118,290 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 118,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 117,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 116,631 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 113,580 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 113,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 112,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 110,694 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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J235 CYY is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J235 CYY, 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 J235 CYY registered?

J235 CYY is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J235 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J235 CYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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