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J31 BTB

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

66,599 mi
Last recorded66,599 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 BTB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 66,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 66,598 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,977 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 65,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,933 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 64,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine mil light on

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,698 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

slight bits of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,683 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight bits of corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,633 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 64,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,547 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,432 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 64,421 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,131 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,850 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,850 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2010 63,215 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 63,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,838 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,713 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 62,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J31 BTB is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 J31 BTB, 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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J31 BTB is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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