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J435 DYO

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,355 mi
Last recorded108,355 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ435 DYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 108,355 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 108,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 106,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 106,982 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,353 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,628 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 105,598 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,514 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,650 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 101,818 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,818 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 99,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 96,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 95,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 94,013 miles

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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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J435 DYO is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J435 DYO, 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 J435 DYO registered?

J435 DYO is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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