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J79 NLX

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,671 mi
Last recorded46,671 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 NLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 43,279 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 43,279 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,550 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 35,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,665 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre aproaching minimum limit

Pass 28 Apr 2005 33,932 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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J79 NLX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 J79 NLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J79 NLX registered?

J79 NLX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J79 NLX safe to buy?

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