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C222 DVR

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 DVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 83,149 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Excess underseal applied to vehicle structure and suspension components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,945 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,701 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,055 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,045 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,924 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,843 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,989 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,172 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,172 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 77,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2008 77,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,672 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C222 DVR is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C222 DVR, 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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C222 DVR is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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