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J3 TVO

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,467 mi
Last recorded111,467 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TVO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 111,467 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,177 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,670 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 109,357 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 108,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 107,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2020 106,836 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,600 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 106,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,425 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 104,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 104,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 104,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 103,749 miles

Signs of oil leak from engine / gearbox

Very little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,644 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 102,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,080 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 102,082 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 101,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 100,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 100,392 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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J3 TVO is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J3 TVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 TVO registered?

J3 TVO is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 December 1991.

Is J3 TVO safe to buy?

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