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J37 GNJ

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,015 mi
Last recorded105,015 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 GNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 105,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,015 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,197 miles

Screen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 96,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear screw in tire

Screen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,817 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear wheels have a slight bind.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,574 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,564 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 93,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear light poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,603 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 92,603 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,698 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,511 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 86,511 miles

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

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

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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J37 GNJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J37 GNJ, 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 J37 GNJ registered?

J37 GNJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 June 1992.

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