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J947 MJL

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,338 mi
Last recorded116,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 MJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 116,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 113,933 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 110,136 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bush's are perished and started to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bush's started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished with a small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,929 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,374 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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J947 MJL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J947 MJL, 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 J947 MJL registered?

J947 MJL is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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