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J856 RMO

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,196 mi
Last recorded120,196 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ856 RMO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 120,196 miles

tempory exhaust mounting repair

Fail 15 May 2013 120,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tempory exhaust mounting repair

Pass 29 May 2012 119,575 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 119,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,124 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 119,104 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,375 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 117,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 115,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 115,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 115,269 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 115,065 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 114,802 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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J856 RMO is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J856 RMO, 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 J856 RMO registered?

J856 RMO is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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