Jaguar Xjs (1992)
1992 Jaguar Xjs
CarHunch analysed 703 real MOT records for the 1992 Jaguar Xjs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Jaguar XJS has a first-time pass rate of 71%, which trails the UK average of 80% by a notable margin—and more concerning, 35.6% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during testing, well above what you'd want to see. This suggests reliability challenges and potentially serious safety issues that should give any buyer pause.
These XJS examples average just under 98,000 miles, which is reasonable for a 32-year-old car, but they're accumulating an average of 3.6 failures and 17 advisories per test—indicating widespread wear and neglect across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection focus on brake integrity, suspension geometry, and fuel system safety given the dangerous defect prevalence.
What to check before buying a 1992 Jaguar Xjs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 699 | 71.1% | 3.58 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 53.2% | 4.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 54.6% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Jaguar Xjs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Jaguar Xjs vehicles fall between 74,223 and 117,228 miles.
1992 Jaguar Xjs — Still on the Road
212 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Jaguar Xjs
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.4%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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46%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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44%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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40.2%
Oil leak
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33.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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30.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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