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J168 WVN

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 WVN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 83,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,427 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 80,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside side sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side rear light unit has slight damage but not affecting lamp operation

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp unit slightly insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp unit slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 77,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

steering rack mounting worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,255 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 76,255 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 6 May 2009 75,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust looks as if it has beening slightly rubber on offside rear drive shaft but not rubbeing at time of test

offside wahers jet

Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust looks as if it has beening slightly rubber on offside rear drive shaft but not rubbeing at time of test

offside wahers jet

Pass 2 May 2008 75,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged.

slight inbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 1 May 2007 74,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 73,176 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 73,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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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J168 WVN is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J168 WVN, 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.

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J168 WVN is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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