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J890 VWC

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,992 mi
Last recorded142,992 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 VWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,992 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 142,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 141,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 141,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 141,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 140,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 140,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 140,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 140,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 140,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 138,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 137,588 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 137,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 137,351 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 136,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 136,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 135,987 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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J890 VWC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J890 VWC, 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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J890 VWC is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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