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J659 TPL

1992 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,190 mi
Last recorded53,190 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xj114,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 TPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,190 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,619 miles

Nearside washer jet faulty

unable to open boot

Fail 24 Jul 2020 53,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

unable to open boot

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,928 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 52,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,216 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,766 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 50,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,011 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 48,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,455 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,450 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,821 miles

as orginal test no 782213466382

Fail 29 Dec 2006 48,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

crack in o/s main beam lamp

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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J659 TPL is a 1992 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 114,769 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J659 TPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J659 TPL registered?

J659 TPL is a 1992 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J659 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J659 TPL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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