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C3 DPF

1991 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xj109,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,726 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,410 miles

o/s front dust plate is rubbing on caliper

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,122 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,971 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,275 miles

flexis perishing

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front inner sill corroding

top shock mounts wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes are deteriorated.

both track rod end ball joints dust covers are deteriorated.

slight exhaust blow from the clamp on the centre section

steering rack has a slight misting of oil over it.

there is slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jul 2014 88,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes are deteriorated.

both track rod end ball joints dust covers are deteriorated.

slight exhaust blow from the clamp on the centre section

steering rack has a slight misting of oil over it.

there is slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,435 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

minor play felt at top of rear wheels

Fail 6 Jul 2013 87,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

minor play felt at top of rear wheels

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,502 miles

very slight play to n/s/r hub

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,287 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 May 2010 82,904 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 82,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 81,655 miles

handbrake cable clevis pins slightly stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,819 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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C3 DPF is a 1991 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C3 DPF, 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 C3 DPF registered?

C3 DPF is a 1991 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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