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J588 BHJ

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,495 mi
Last recorded75,495 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 BHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,327 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,072 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre near to limit+o/s and n/s tryes becoming perished

Fail 12 May 2009 72,529 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre near limit

o/s + n/s front tyres becoming perished

rear brakes starting to 'bind'

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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J588 BHJ is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J588 BHJ, 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 J588 BHJ registered?

J588 BHJ is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J588 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J588 BHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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