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J553 OVC

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 OVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 96,129 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake only just met requirements and will soon need attention

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,030 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,004 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 91,482 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake servo poor op

Pass 2 Feb 2008 89,522 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 89,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 86,114 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 86,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 81,205 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 81,203 miles

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

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

slight rust on front discs

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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J553 OVC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J553 OVC, 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 J553 OVC registered?

J553 OVC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J553 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J553 OVC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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