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J12 XJS

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight seepage from steering rack

underbody painted in underseal

Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall--also has slight bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall--also slightly bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight seepage from steering rack

underbody painted in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2024 75,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,579 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 744,443 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 74,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,727 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,001 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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J12 XJS is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J12 XJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 XJS registered?

J12 XJS is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J12 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 XJS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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