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J5 VRP

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,510 mi
Last recorded120,510 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 VRP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 119,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 117,197 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

front and rear propshaft seals damp

o/s/r brake hose is touching anti roll bar

some corrosion in n/s/f chassis

some run out of true in n/s/f brake disc (rbt)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 117,191 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

front and rear propshaft seals damp

o/s/r brake hose touching anti roll bar

some corrosion in n/s/f chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2009 112,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

slight contamination on both rear brake dics inner faces and inner rear brake pads

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 18 Apr 2008 108,401 miles

o/s/f driving light inoperative

rear of gearbox and front of rear axle damp

Fail 17 Apr 2008 108,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake test carried out by decelerameter - lsd axle

cut in n/s/r inner sidewall

o/s/f driving light inoperative

rear of gearbox and front of rear axle damp

Pass 4 May 2007 101,919 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 101,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 95,346 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 95,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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)

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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J5 VRP is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,655 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 J5 VRP, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J5 VRP registered?

J5 VRP is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is J5 VRP safe to buy?

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