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J709 RTA

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ709 RTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,547 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn Rubbing on mount slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering racking mounting bushes have slight movement

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,310 miles

Both inner wings slightly corroded

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight screen wash leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight under-body corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner wings slightly corroded

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

Front Slight play in steering rack bushes

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Screen washer fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight under-body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner wings slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Apr 2021 125,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back of suspension turret corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Both front inner wings slightly corroded

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

Front Steering rack bushes slightly worn

General corrosion to underbody & suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2008 125,181 miles

slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner wings

Pass 6 Jul 2007 125,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 125,160 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 125,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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J709 RTA is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J709 RTA, 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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J709 RTA is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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