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J979 PFH

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,128 mi
Last recorded46,128 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 PFH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,128 miles

both nearside rear coil springs rusty

both offside rear coil springs rusty

offside front coil spring rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2025 46,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both nearside rear coil springs rusty

both offside rear coil springs rusty

offside front coil spring rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,084 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

coolant light on

Fail 3 Sep 2024 46,076 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits twin pipe system ns excessively high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

coolant light on

Pass 21 Jul 2023 45,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,713 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 45,698 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,535 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 45,448 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 45,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 44,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,552 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 43,520 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 43,230 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,031 miles

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

oil leak looks as if from rear main oil seal

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,527 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,521 miles

low effort in parking brake

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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J979 PFH is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,655 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 J979 PFH, 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 34 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 J979 PFH registered?

J979 PFH is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 April 1992.

Is J979 PFH safe to buy?

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