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J479 WJM

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 WJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,978 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,861 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,705 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,820 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 78,814 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,298 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,248 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,322 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,322 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,280 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 70,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 69,306 miles

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

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

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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J479 WJM is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J479 WJM, 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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What year was J479 WJM registered?

J479 WJM is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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