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J540 LPO

1991 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,831 mi
Last recorded61,831 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 LPO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,831 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 61,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 61,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear posistion lamp lens cracked

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 60,998 miles

Brake performance not tested due to water coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to water coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear posistion lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,900 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,668 miles

Bonnet struts u/s

Diff seal leaking oil

Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,668 miles

Bonnet struts u/s

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Diff seal leaking oil

Pass 23 May 2016 55,587 miles

Bonnet struts will not keep bonnet open

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail/screw in nearside front tyre

Near side front bump stop not secure

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

Pass 19 May 2015 54,574 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,367 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,367 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 48,872 miles

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

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

all front brake pads are low

Pass 26 May 2010 47,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,488 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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J540 LPO is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J540 LPO, 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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J540 LPO is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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