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J558 MDB

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 MDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 155,712 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight smell of fuel from underneath car

Pass 28 Jun 2010 155,712 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight smell of fuel from underneath car

Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,301 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 144,301 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J558 MDB is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J558 MDB, 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 J558 MDB registered?

J558 MDB is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 November 1991.

Is J558 MDB safe to buy?

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