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C159 LOX

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 LOX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 78,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 78,912 miles

Offside rear parking brake efficiency could be improved

Slight blow on front exhaust

Slight play in offside rear suspension universal joint

Fail 18 Jun 2010 78,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake efficiency could be improved

Slight blow on front exhaust

Slight play in offside rear suspension universal joint

Fail 24 Jun 2009 78,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,871 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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C159 LOX is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C159 LOX, 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 C159 LOX registered?

C159 LOX is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C159 LOX safe to buy?

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