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J638 GMP

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,538 mi
Last recorded114,538 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 GMP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,878 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,474 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,748 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,928 miles

all oil seals on rear diff leaking

front rad cross member is very rusty

o/s/f inner wing rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,076 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 106,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 103,758 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 99,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,558 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 96,556 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,814 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J638 GMP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J638 GMP, 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 J638 GMP registered?

J638 GMP is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J638 GMP safe to buy?

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