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J510 DYR

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ510 DYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,919 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2012 117,919 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 117,919 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both front tyres perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 115,762 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 115,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 114,424 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 114,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 114,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 114,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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J510 DYR is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J510 DYR, 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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J510 DYR is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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