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J854 WRE

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ854 WRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 147,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 146,849 miles

Offside Front Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 146,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 146,502 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

all four Tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2016 146,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking input shaft area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper piston seals deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all four tyres cracked and perishing on outer side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2015 146,170 miles

all four tyres are starting to perish around the sidewall and between the tread

all rear suspension bushes are beginning to perish

both front coil springs are very rusty

both rear wheels have minor play possible wheel bearings

differential has a minor oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 146,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all four tyres are starting to perish around the sidewall and between the tread

all rear suspension bushes are beginning to perish

both front coil springs are very rusty

both rear wheels have minor play possible wheel bearings

differential has a minor oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 145,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 145,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 145,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 145,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 138,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 133,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 129,238 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 129,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,014 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,014 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 122,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 115,660 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 115,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 110,070 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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J854 WRE is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J854 WRE, 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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J854 WRE is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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