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J5 XJS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,405 mi
Last recorded40,405 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 40,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 39,110 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,938 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,706 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 37,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,484 miles

both front brake discs corroded

fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 37,484 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,201 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 37,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 36,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,629 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 36,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XJS, 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 J5 XJS registered?

J5 XJS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J5 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 XJS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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