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C141 VPM

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC141 VPM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 73,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both rear tyres perrished on inner side walls

corrossion to offside rear inner wheel arch

slight corrosion near side front floor

Pass 7 May 2013 73,923 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished on inner side walls

corrossion to offside rear inner wheel arch

slight corrosion near side front floor

Pass 5 May 2012 73,627 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,522 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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C141 VPM is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C141 VPM, 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 C141 VPM registered?

C141 VPM is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C141 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C141 VPM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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