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J751 XFS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ751 XFS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 109,587 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,419 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,775 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack bushes have play.

Steering rack leaking fluid.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,489 miles

Nearside Front headlight has stone chips

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on floor pan ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,833 miles

Centre Inlet and return fuel pipes slightly rusty.

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front fog light out

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,726 miles

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

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

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

corrosion both front wings but not yet a sharp edge

corrosion n/s sill but not yet to excess

fuel pipes heavily corroded but not yet leaking

o/s silencer clamp missing but system still secure

temp repairs to exhaust and minor leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion both front wings but not yet a sharp edge

corrosion n/s sill but not yet to excess

fuel pipes heavily corroded but not yet leaking

o/s silencer clamp missing but system still secure

temp repairs to exhaust and minor leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,712 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion both front wings but not yet a sharp edge

corrosion n/s sill but not yet to excess

fuel pipes heavily corroded but not yet leaking

o/s silencer has clamp missing but system still secure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,088 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 103,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 103,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 102,905 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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J751 XFS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J751 XFS, 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 J751 XFS registered?

J751 XFS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J751 XFS safe to buy?

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