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C29 CBA

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 CBA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement On gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch around seat belt mount and rear sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center full and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch around the front clip mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

All brake pipes are heavily grazed

All tyres have age related cracking but no ply cords exposed

Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,556 miles

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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C29 CBA is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C29 CBA, 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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What year was C29 CBA registered?

C29 CBA is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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