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J29 VDU

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 VDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,073 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,073 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2017 104,008 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,709 miles

front brake discs distorted brakes fluctuating during roller brake test

Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,374 miles

headlamp relay loose causing headlamps to work intermittently (working during test)

slight distortion on front brake discs

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,051 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,948 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,990 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 96,989 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,883 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 92,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 91,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheels have slight top to bottom play

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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J29 VDU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,655 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 J29 VDU, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J29 VDU registered?

J29 VDU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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