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XJI 8396

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,346 mi
Last recorded57,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8396
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,678 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,383 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,383 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,034 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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XJI 8396 is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XJI 8396, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJI 8396 registered?

XJI 8396 is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is XJI 8396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJI 8396 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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