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J977 HRN

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,933 mi
Last recorded49,933 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 HRN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,922 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,768 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,084 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,489 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J977 HRN is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J977 HRN, 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

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What year was J977 HRN registered?

J977 HRN is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J977 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J977 HRN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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