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J555 XJS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,685 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 40,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,592 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 26,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 26,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,641 miles

Slight deterioration on O/S/R tyre .

Fail 4 Mar 2011 26,641 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight deterioration on O/S/R tyre .

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,497 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 26,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J555 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J555 XJS, 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 J555 XJS registered?

J555 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J555 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 XJS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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