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J283 UPC

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,237 mi
Last recorded61,237 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 UPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,333 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,694 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack bushes have slight wear

Fail 24 Oct 2023 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front subframe slightly corroded

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,295 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner slightly loose

Offside Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,778 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column (2.2.2 (c))

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 5 Oct 2021 58,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column (2.2.2 (c))

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,474 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,310 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 56,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,929 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perrised

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 55,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 55,567 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,397 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 54,397 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 54,178 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 54,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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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J283 UPC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J283 UPC, 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 J283 UPC registered?

J283 UPC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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