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C188 XHP

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 XHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,451 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 97,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 96,130 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 96,130 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 95,996 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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C188 XHP is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C188 XHP, 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 C188 XHP registered?

C188 XHP is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C188 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C188 XHP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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