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C291 EHU

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,839 mi
Last recorded99,839 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC291 EHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 97,213 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 93,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 88,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox mount starting to perrish

nsf wiper bladesmall split at end of blade

nsr tyre starting to crack and perrish

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,199 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,248 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 75,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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C291 EHU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C291 EHU, 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 C291 EHU registered?

C291 EHU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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