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J850 WRF

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 WRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 112,862 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 112,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 112,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 110,832 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,083 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 109,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 109,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,674 miles

play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper wish bone bushes

uneven braking on n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper wish bone bushes

uneven braking on n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,140 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 108,135 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 107,608 miles

n/s/r trailing arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2012 107,605 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

n/s/r trailing arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2011 107,218 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

n/s/r trailing arm rear bush worn

o/s/r trailing arm front bush worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,218 miles

n/s/r trailing arm rear bush worn

o/s/r trailing arm front bush worn

Pass 4 May 2010 106,745 miles

Both rear trailing arm rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2010 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both rear trailing arm rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2009 106,071 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 106,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 105,361 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 104,698 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 104,698 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 103,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J850 WRF is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J850 WRF, 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.

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What year was J850 WRF registered?

J850 WRF is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J850 WRF safe to buy?

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