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J831 EUG

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,086 mi
Last recorded146,086 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 EUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 146,086 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 146,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2012 145,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 143,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 142,797 miles

rad in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2007 138,497 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Oct 2007 138,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2006 135,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2006 135,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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J831 EUG is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J831 EUG, 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 J831 EUG registered?

J831 EUG is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J831 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J831 EUG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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