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J974 YMS

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 YMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,706 miles

front cross member coroded

n/s & o/s outter sills coroded

Fail 21 Oct 2009 79,695 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

front cross member coroded

n/s & o/s outter sills coroded

parking brake warning light staying on

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,687 miles

front crossmember rusted

fuel pipes rusted

handbrake warning lamp staying on

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 29 May 2007 77,789 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 77,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

front cross member corroded

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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J974 YMS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J974 YMS, 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 J974 YMS registered?

J974 YMS is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 November 1991.

Is J974 YMS safe to buy?

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