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317 MHT

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,658 mi
Last recorded119,658 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 MHT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,658 miles

Some movement in the rear driveshaft u/js

Pass 25 Jun 2024 119,490 miles

Front subframe corroded and weak

Front wheels tight to turn

Movement in the rear uj's

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,456 miles

Front wheels tight to turn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement in the rear ujs.

Pass 9 Jun 2018 119,312 miles

Movement in the rear drive shaft u/js

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 118,965 miles

Movement in the rear u/js

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,438 miles

Front wheels tight to turn by hand

Tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2014 118,103 miles

Front brakes starting to bind

Some movment in rear driveshaft u/js

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some movement in both rear drive shaft u/js.

Pass 20 May 2010 117,426 miles

Both front floors advanced corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2010 117,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front floors advanced corrosion.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 115,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 115,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 115,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 115,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 114,768 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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317 MHT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 317 MHT, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 317 MHT registered?

317 MHT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is 317 MHT safe to buy?

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