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L891 JOP

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 JOP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,224 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,964 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 87,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image ,headlamp to dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat insecure, seatbelt fixed to seat (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,003 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 86,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn ,cords starting to show (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,715 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,142 miles

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is very lazy in its operation!!

Fail 14 Jul 2012 80,142 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is very lazy in its operation!!

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs are slightly worn/pitted!!

nearside rear brake disc is slightly pitted!!

Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,897 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs are slightly worn/pitted!!

nearside rear brake disc is slightly pitted!!

Pass 17 May 2010 79,879 miles

ns/f metal brake pipe corroded.

rear springs corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion around front subframe.

front anti roll bar bushes deteriating.

front springs corroded.

rear trailing arm bushes deteriating.

rear tyres starting to get low on tread.

slight play in os/f wheel bearing.

Fail 17 May 2010 79,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion around front subframe.

front anti roll bar bushes deteriating.

front springs corroded.

ns/f metal brake pipe corroded.

rear springs corroded.

rear trailing arm bushes deteriating.

rear tyres starting to get low on tread.

slight play in os/f wheel bearing.

Pass 24 May 2009 79,386 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 79,333 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable fouling on suspension

Pass 23 May 2007 78,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 76,860 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)

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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L891 JOP is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 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 L891 JOP, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L891 JOP is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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