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226 JOP

1986 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,327 mi
Last recorded71,327 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 JOP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 71,327 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 71,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 71,244 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,066 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)

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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226 JOP is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,929cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 226 JOP, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 226 JOP registered?

226 JOP is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is 226 JOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 JOP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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