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A6 GLK

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 104,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,149 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,147 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side headlamp lense cracked

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,926 miles

Front pads worn

O/S/F headlamp cracked

engine oily

rear diff oily

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Nov 2009 92,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,097 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both adult harness belts bear british standard markings and is anchored at not less than three points

Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both adult harness belts bear british standard markings and is anchored at not less than three points

Pass 11 Jul 2007 88,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2007 88,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2006 88,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 88,256 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R Exhaust Tail box rubbing on bootwell †

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A6 GLK is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A6 GLK, 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 A6 GLK registered?

A6 GLK is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is A6 GLK safe to buy?

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