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J429 WRF

1992 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xj114,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 WRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,165 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 82,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,131 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,900 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

nearside & offside front inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,181 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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J429 WRF is a 1992 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 114,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J429 WRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J429 WRF is a 1992 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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