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J44 VAR

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,194 mi
Last recorded65,194 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 VAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 63,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 63,331 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,236 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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J44 VAR is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,398 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 J44 VAR, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J44 VAR?

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What year was J44 VAR registered?

J44 VAR is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J44 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 VAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J44 VAR have outstanding finance?

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