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J809 MRL

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,392 mi
Last recorded112,392 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 MRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 111,702 miles

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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 108,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,932 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

drivers seat belt stalk casing damaged

slight play in offside front wheel

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,686 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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J809 MRL is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 J809 MRL, 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 J809 MRL registered?

J809 MRL is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J809 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J809 MRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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