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J540 WOB

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 WOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,951 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 89,735 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Rear bumper fixing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rust rear of wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs excessively rust but still structurally sound. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms excessively rust but still structurally sound. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wires hanging down in cabin.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 84,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe mounting bushes are deteriorating, but not allowing excessive movement.

surface corrosion noted on offside front flitch

Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,350 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,050 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 78,045 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WOB is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J540 WOB, 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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What year was J540 WOB registered?

J540 WOB is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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