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J41 VDU

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,882 mi
Last recorded196,882 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 VDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 196,882 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 196,853 miles

Front Steering component fractured rack to sub frame. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack pinion. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 191,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 190,541 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 190,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 189,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 187,945 miles

o/s headlight poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2015 186,174 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 185,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front panel under bumper rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2014 185,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front panel under bumper rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2011 179,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 171,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 159,746 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 146,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine oil leaks

hand brake travel high

o/s/front bump stop in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2007 131,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 131,516 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 119,913 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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J41 VDU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J41 VDU, 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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J41 VDU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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