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J40 DEK

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,695 mi
Last recorded91,695 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DEK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,471 miles

rear handbrake 16%

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,119 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 91,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 88,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 86,519 miles

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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J40 DEK is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 J40 DEK, 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 J40 DEK registered?

J40 DEK is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 December 1991.

Is J40 DEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 DEK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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