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K978 CBU

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,204 mi
Last recorded21,204 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 CBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 21,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

under body of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Nov 2024 20,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

under body of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2023 19,860 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 19,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,730 miles

All tyres have deep cracks

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 18,729 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam by main (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by main beam (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working by main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick in-board discs (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres have deep cracks

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,461 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,252 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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K978 CBU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K978 CBU, 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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K978 CBU is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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