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J5 XJJ

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,690 mi
Last recorded73,690 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 73,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,834 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 66,547 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at steering rack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,025 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,022 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 54,310 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front subframe and suspension conponents corroded (not considered excessive)

offside rear tyre deterioated on the sidewall

rear brake discs deterioated & may require service

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,018 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 53,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,510 miles

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 XJJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J5 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

J5 XJJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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