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J863 EMX

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,158 mi
Last recorded51,158 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 EMX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 51,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,075 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 51,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,862 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,862 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 50,848 miles

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

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

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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J863 EMX is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J863 EMX, 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

How do I check the history of J863 EMX?

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What year was J863 EMX registered?

J863 EMX is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J863 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J863 EMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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