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J4 GFW

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests31 (14 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate45.2%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

14 pass 17 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 91,459 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body component insecure Trim under bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Intermittent Fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Head lining obscuring view (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive corrosion to body and vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,687 miles

All wheel arches are corroded and have been protected with duct tape

Fail 12 Apr 2022 90,687 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All wheel arches are corroded and have been protected with duct tape

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,526 miles

Headlining hanging down blocking use of rear view mirror

Nearside Front wing corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe alomg floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 90,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlining hanging down blocking use of rear view mirror

Nearside Front wing corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe alomg floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded and covered in gaffa. tape covering jagged edges

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 90,377 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 90,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,377 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel well by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corroded wing covered with gaffa tape

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear corroded wheel arch covered with gaffa tape

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

Offside Front corroded wheel arch covered with gaffa tape

Offside Front corroded wing covered with gaffa tape

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers door handle sticking

Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closeing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

gaffa tape on rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock abs mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mtg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 89,689 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion top of wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion top of wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing, by shock top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front floor, holed and corroded. outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing by shock top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front floor, holed and corroded. outside prescribed areas

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,300 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,900 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,795 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 82,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front subframe corroded but not holed

hole in offside front floor outside of all prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,452 miles

Corrosion of floor around right front jacking point

Fuel breather pipe severely corroded at left rear

Left front wing corroded at top but no sharp edges

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

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

Right headlight lens damaged,though reflector and beam satisfactory.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Corrosion of floor around right front jacking point

Fuel breather pipe severely corroded at left rear

Left front wing corroded at top but no sharp edges

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

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

Right headlight lens damaged,though reflector and beam satisfactory.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,064 miles

Corrosion of outer sill at left front(Not prescribed area)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,949 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion of outer sill at left front(Not prescribed area)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 81,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 232,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside headlight lens cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2010 232,324 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 231,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside headlight cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2009 231,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bolts loose on cover plate on rear axle

both headlights wet

offside headlight cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2008 231,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 231,130 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 230,298 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 230,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J4 GFW is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.2%.

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 J4 GFW, 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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J4 GFW is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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