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J438 WRF

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,679 mi
Last recorded66,679 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 WRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 66,679 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 66,616 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,574 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 66,574 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both not staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,391 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 62,479 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J438 WRF is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J438 WRF, 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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J438 WRF is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 February 1992.

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