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J482 CAH

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 CAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect size (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,890 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

various underbody /component corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,550 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,327 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 120,310 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stop light (dash warning light on)

various fluid leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 113,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 111,983 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 111,983 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,974 miles

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

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

exhaust down pipe slightly loose at manifold .

lower corner of front number plate cracked .

o/s/r hub lower trunion bearing slight play .

rear suspension bump stops missing .

Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,969 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

exhaust down pipe slightly loose at manifold .

lower corner of front number plate cracked .

o/s/r hub lower trunion bearing slight play .

rear suspension bump stops missing .

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,007 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 104,026 miles

n/s mirror loose

Fail 16 Sep 2008 104,026 miles

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

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

n/s mirror loose

Fail 29 Sep 2007 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 101,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F door mirror loose .

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing .

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 97,735 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 97,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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J482 CAH is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J482 CAH, 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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J482 CAH is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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