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J345 SHP

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

45,740 mi
Last recorded45,740 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 SHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 45,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,691 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,559 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 45,558 miles

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

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

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,341 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 45,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,260 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 48,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,152 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,087 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 45,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stuck on main beam (1.7.5c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam stuck on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,924 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 44,924 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 44,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 43,782 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,781 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front & rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,781 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front & rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,996 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,936 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,627 miles

movement in steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,563 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

movement in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2007

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,854 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 39,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 30 May 2006 39,854 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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J345 SHP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 J345 SHP, 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 J345 SHP registered?

J345 SHP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 December 1991.

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