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J653 PRJ

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Purple Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

129,528 mi
Last recorded129,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 PRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 129,528 miles

Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaks slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower the lower , underside of vehicle has surface corrosion advise to wax oil , outer sills have some surface rust

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on join before splits into 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 124,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced chrome tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,078 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 124,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (10.086) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification inadequate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 124,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlamp cloudy

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 124,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale missing not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlamp cloudy

Offside headlamp cloudy

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 123,046 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 122,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 122,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 120,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 119,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 119,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 118,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 118,876 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 118,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,246 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 114,579 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 114,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 102,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,883 miles

both inner cills bsadly corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front floor badly corroded

oil leak from engine

oil warning light on

Fail 6 Mar 2008 95,882 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

both inner cills bsadly corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front floor badly corroded

oil leak from engine

oil warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2007 91,937 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal cracked

n/s/f wheel bearing play

underbody floor and chassis all corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2007 91,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal cracked

underbody chassis and floor all corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 89,653 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 89,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front flexi cracked

under body corroded and chassis corroded

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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J653 PRJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Purple with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J653 PRJ, 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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J653 PRJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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