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J47 GAH

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 GAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,510 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

near side window not opening

Fail 13 Nov 2014 107,503 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side window not opening

Pass 22 Aug 2009 101,986 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 101,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,289 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 102,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulb failure intermitantly indicated on dash but all bulbs working

slight play in both front wheels

unable to see front brake pads

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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J47 GAH is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J47 GAH, 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.

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What year was J47 GAH registered?

J47 GAH is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J47 GAH safe to buy?

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