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B5 ABW

1991 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xj109,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 ABW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,953 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 67,261 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,637 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,827 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,955 miles

offside and nearside front inner arch sill corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,130 miles

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

slight play in steering system.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in steering system.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,771 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded excessively at front

Fail 23 Aug 2012 58,683 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside sills corroded excessively at front

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,109 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,581 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,018 miles

floor corroding at offside rear

nearside outer sill corroded at front

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no oil on dipstick to carry out emissions test

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 63,798 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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B5 ABW is a 1991 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 109,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 ABW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 ABW registered?

B5 ABW is a 1991 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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