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J642 ARC

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ642 ARC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 65,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 64,222 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 63,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 63,490 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,481 miles

bonnet struts worn excessively

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,341 miles

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,151 miles

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 60,283 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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J642 ARC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J642 ARC, 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 J642 ARC registered?

J642 ARC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J642 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J642 ARC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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