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J988 CHM

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,677 mi
Last recorded131,677 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 CHM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 131,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,343 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 131,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 130,830 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 130,828 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low handbrake effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 130,478 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J988 CHM is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J988 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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What year was J988 CHM registered?

J988 CHM is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J988 CHM safe to buy?

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