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C12 VEE

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 VEE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,944 miles

Nearside Rear Lower arch corroded

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 67,908 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes have slight movement

both front wheel bearings have slight play

minor fluid leak coming front steering rack

Fail 8 May 2018 67,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

both front antiroll bar bushes have slight movement

both front wheel bearings have slight play

minor fluid leak coming front steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Offside Front Tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Offside Front Tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,353 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,043 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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C12 VEE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,358 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 C12 VEE, 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 37 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 C12 VEE registered?

C12 VEE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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