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J56 SVV

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 SVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 112,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 107,264 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 107,261 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 106,636 miles

Front coil springs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspention arm outer compliance bush perishing/splitting

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe silencer holed/blowing slightly

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack/main pipes area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear inner wheel arches close to the sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,698 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 103,964 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 103,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 103,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,098 miles

front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 102,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 102,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 102,424 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 102,412 miles

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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J56 SVV is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J56 SVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J56 SVV registered?

J56 SVV is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J56 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J56 SVV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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