MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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C242 XVC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 C242 XVC, 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 C242 XVC registered?
C242 XVC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C242 XVC safe to buy?
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