MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged caliper pipe badly kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing (multiple places) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor and outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fibre glass filler in n/s front inner wing
fibre glass filler in o/s and n/s front floor
fibre glass filler in o/s rear main chassis
filler in n/s rear inner wing by seat belt mount
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust emissions only just passed
o/s parking brake efficiency low
parking brake efficiency only just passed (17%)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear main chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust emissions only just passed
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s parking brake efficiency low
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
item removed from drivers view
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
item removed from drivers view
oil leak
steerngrack mounting rubbers - showing signs ot deterioration!
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
steerngrack mounting rubbers - showing signs ot deterioration!
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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C156 ORB is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C156 ORB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C156 ORB is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 April 1986.
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