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J512 WRD

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,903 mi
Last recorded71,903 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 WRD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,903 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 71,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 71,851 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,018 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 71,018 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 70,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 69,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,754 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2012 65,621 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,160 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

note the underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,727 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 63,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,090 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear discs slightly corroaded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,604 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,931 miles

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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J512 WRD is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J512 WRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J512 WRD registered?

J512 WRD is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J512 WRD safe to buy?

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