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J778 CSR

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 CSR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,783 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 122,762 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,760 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 121,755 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear advise excessive corrosion to the rear of the wheel arch lower.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 121,506 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Front panel under radiator rusted away

Offside Rear lower trunion has some play

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,127 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front radiator support panel rusted away

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 121,115 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Front radiator support panel rusted away

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,581 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 120,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

power steering damp

Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,949 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 118,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 117,062 miles

centre exhaust section blowing on y joint and front joint

rear tyres on 2mm close to legal limit

Fail 24 May 2011 117,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust section blowing on y joint and front joint

rear tyres on 2mm close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2010 115,029 miles

corrosion to offside door step sill

slight fluid leak to power steering rack

Fail 29 May 2010 115,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion to offside door step sill

dampnes to 2 remainder of rear shocks

slight fluid leak to power steering rack

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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J778 CSR is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 J778 CSR, 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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J778 CSR is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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