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A18 KNM

1986 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KNM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 106,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 106,336 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 106,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 105,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 105,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 105,304 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,160 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,219 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 104,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 103,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 103,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 102,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 101,999 miles

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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A18 KNM is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A18 KNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 KNM registered?

A18 KNM is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is A18 KNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 KNM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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