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J79 TCY

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,661 mi
Last recorded98,661 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 TCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,661 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint main seal at top of rack at joint to column (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

general surface corrosion on underside

hand brake only just met required limits

headlights dull but still have projected image

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,539 miles

N/S/F Tyre slightly out of shape

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside exhaust hanger loose

power steering leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F Tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside exhaust hanger loose

power steering leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,333 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2011 98,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2010 98,275 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 98,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 97,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 94,924 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 TCY is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J79 TCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J79 TCY registered?

J79 TCY is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J79 TCY safe to buy?

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