What year Jaguar Xjs is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1996 Jaguar Xjs has the highest pass rate at 81.7%, out of 351 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Jaguar Xjs MOT failures?

The most common Jaguar Xjs MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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11,750 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1996 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1996

81.7% first-test pass rate · 351 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1984

57.6% first-test pass rate · 407 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1996	81.7%	74,138 mi	351
1995	80.1%	81,090 mi	673
1994	77.2%	90,238 mi	751
1993	73.4%	95,698 mi	799
1992	71.0%	94,783 mi	703
1991	71.5%	85,785 mi	909
1990	69.8%	83,895 mi	1,316
1989	71.1%	80,359 mi	1,853
1988	68.5%	77,980 mi	1,351
1987	69.0%	80,906 mi	807
1986	67.8%	82,129 mi	681
1985	62.6%	86,759 mi	712
1984	57.6%	81,276 mi	407
1983	62.2%	78,944 mi	267
1982	65.5%	66,567 mi	170

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