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J980 CHM

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 CHM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,365 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 70,347 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,262 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 70,262 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure mounting not located, exhaust in contact with driveshaft. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint deformed lower u/j siezed. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,195 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,194 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,914 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn and deteriorated inner tread

Offside Front tyre has worn and deteriorated inner tread

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has worn inner edge and slight deteriorated tread edge

offside front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 69,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes perishing

corrosion to front subframe

front tyres slightly perished

main beam warning light not working correctly

nearside exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes perishing

corrosion to front subframe

front tyres slightly perished

main beam warning light not working correctly

nearside exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 26 Sep 2007 67,963 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 67,579 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 67,574 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cracking and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracking and close to legal limit

rear sidelights dim

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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J980 CHM is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 J980 CHM, 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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J980 CHM is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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