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C232 NJX

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,691 mi
Last recorded53,691 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC232 NJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,691 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe coming out of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust vibrating against under body when on high revs

Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front floor pan corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside offside front sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

offside rear exhaust slight fouling of outer lower panel

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,272 miles

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferruls starting to corrode and all metal brake pipes coated in grease

rotten hole on o/s/f floor but not within a prescribed area

Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferruls starting to corrode and all metal brake pipes coated in grease

rotten hole on o/s/f floor but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,238 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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C232 NJX is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C232 NJX, 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 C232 NJX registered?

C232 NJX is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C232 NJX safe to buy?

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