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AEX 884

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

214,650 mi
Last recorded214,650 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEX 884
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 214,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 214,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 214,406 miles

both front top suspension tops starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2021 214,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 214,326 miles

Underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2019 214,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 214,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 213,805 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2017 213,795 miles

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2016 212,942 miles

Underneath vehicle undersealed

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 212,087 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2015 212,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2014 210,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 209,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 205,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 205,381 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 201,657 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 198,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 193,826 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 188,568 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 188,568 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 183,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 183,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 177,056 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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AEX 884 is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AEX 884, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEX 884 registered?

AEX 884 is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is AEX 884 safe to buy?

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