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J829 WOA

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 WOA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 100,719 miles

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

underseal is applied not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2025 100,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 99,934 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 99,914 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met 16%

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,852 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,715 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements requires adjust or repair

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,388 miles

parking brake weak

Pass 28 May 2019 98,955 miles

parking brake weak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,114 miles

o/s/r exhaust mount missing

Fail 16 Jun 2017 97,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' milky (8.3.1a)

o/s/r exhaust mount missing

Fail 18 May 2017 97,110 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft cover insecure

Offside Rear x1 exhaust mount missing

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2015 95,726 miles

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Rear tyre treads 3mm

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rear discs poor

Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rear discs poor

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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J829 WOA is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J829 WOA, 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 J829 WOA registered?

J829 WOA is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J829 WOA safe to buy?

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