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C153 DBH

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,495 mi
Last recorded13,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 DBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 13,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 13,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 12,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,299 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,099 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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C153 DBH is a 1986 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 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 C153 DBH, 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 C153 DBH registered?

C153 DBH is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is C153 DBH safe to buy?

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