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J581 JKN

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,625 mi
Last recorded59,625 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 JKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 59,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 56,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 56,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 55,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 55,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 55,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 55,049 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 55,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 54,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,415 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing 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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J581 JKN is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J581 JKN, 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 J581 JKN registered?

J581 JKN is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J581 JKN safe to buy?

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