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J870 EMX

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,360 mi
Last recorded124,360 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 EMX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,360 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 124,360 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,549 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 120,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 118,031 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 110,092 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 110,092 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 110,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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J870 EMX is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J870 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.

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What year was J870 EMX registered?

J870 EMX is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 October 1991.

Is J870 EMX safe to buy?

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