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J665 FMA

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,041 mi
Last recorded126,041 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 FMA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all six (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake warning light on

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides - front most shocks (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet struts do not hold the weight of the bonnet

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2022 126,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe - caliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all six (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake warning light on

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides - front most shocks (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet struts do not hold the weight of the bonnet

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2021 118,802 miles

Bonnet struts weak and do not support the weight of the bonnet

Coil spring corroded all six (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to components and underside vehicle in places

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in rear gearbox mounting

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear, front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres aged 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 118,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet struts weak and do not support the weight of the bonnet

Coil spring corroded all six (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to components and underside vehicle in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in rear gearbox mounting

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear, front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres aged 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 111,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside vehicle and components in places

Fail 13 May 2020 111,175 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake is stuck on, unable to conduct brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Bulb failure warning illuminated on dash

Fuel gauge reading empty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Rear gearbox mounting has a bolt missing

Slight corrosion to underside vehicle and components in places

Unable to fully test rear wheel bearings due to seized brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 108,892 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,892 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 108,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust support bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2017 108,446 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust support bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow in n/s/f arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broke

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 18 May 2016 107,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 106,871 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 105,432 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 104,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2013 104,662 miles

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside exhaust has clamp broken

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2012 103,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,743 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 102,728 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 100,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 98,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 98,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 90,100 miles

steering rack mounting bushes are a little weak

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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J665 FMA is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J665 FMA, 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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J665 FMA is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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