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C156 ORB

1986 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 ORB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2020 84,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,013 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,010 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,096 miles

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%)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 80,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,930 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

item removed from drivers view

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 77,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,729 miles

steerngrack mounting rubbers - showing signs ot deterioration!

Fail 30 Jul 2014 76,692 miles

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!

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,089 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,677 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 73,566 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 73,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 73,425 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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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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