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J53 WDA

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,993 mi
Last recorded45,993 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 WDA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,970 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,715 miles

Screen slightly deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,534 miles

Has flat spot on all tyres due to standing

Screen slightly deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2019 54,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Screen slightly deteriorating

Has flat spot on all tyres due to standing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Wind screen deteriorated in lower corners

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective sidewall cut to cords ()

Windscreen deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2017 44,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,395 miles

Oil leak

Windsreen deteriorated on lower edge

Fail 7 Jan 2015 44,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windsreen deteriorated on lower edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,886 miles

Windscreen deteriorated (not in swept area)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,110 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,110 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,041 miles

Front shocks top bushes deterioted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,872 miles

Screen deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,671 miles

Front tyres out of round

Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Screen misting

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,316 miles

Front tyres slightly out of round

Rear exhaust clamps split

Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,120 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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J53 WDA is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J53 WDA, 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 J53 WDA registered?

J53 WDA is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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