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A36 GBR

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA36 GBR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 78,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 78,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 78,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake only just met legal requirements (16%)

Pass 3 Apr 2020 77,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,737 miles

WIPER BLADES NOT CLEARING SCREEN VERY WELL

Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WIPER BLADES NOT CLEARING SCREEN VERY WELL

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,624 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 76,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,161 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,789 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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A36 GBR is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A36 GBR, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A36 GBR registered?

A36 GBR is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 May 1984.

Is A36 GBR safe to buy?

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