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A8 XJC

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,603 mi
Last recorded31,603 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,325 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 30,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,764 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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A8 XJC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A8 XJC, 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 A8 XJC registered?

A8 XJC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is A8 XJC safe to buy?

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