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B16 XJC

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 XJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,997 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,995 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 109,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,341 miles

tyres perishing and low tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,695 miles

tyres soon

Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,253 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 104,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play

metal brake pipes coated in underseal preventing full inspection

rear diff gaurd loose

Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,394 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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B16 XJC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 XJC registered?

B16 XJC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is B16 XJC safe to buy?

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