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J980 VAC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 VAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,389 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 97,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 97,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 97,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 95,069 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 95,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,215 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 93,845 miles

Both rear reflectors have some colour loss

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,620 miles

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

all tyres are cracking replacement advised

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,482 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 93,050 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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J980 VAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J980 VAC, 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.

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What year was J980 VAC registered?

J980 VAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J980 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J980 VAC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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