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J42 VDU

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,337 mi
Last recorded128,337 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 VDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 128,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,617 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded And bump stop loose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded And bump stop loose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,319 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 104,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 97,260 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,179 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,175 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,730 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 81,730 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,875 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 77,743 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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J42 VDU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J42 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J42 VDU registered?

J42 VDU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J42 VDU safe to buy?

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