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C33 LET

1986 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,681 mi
Last recorded79,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 LET
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,681 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake imbalance

n/s/f floor pan corroded

n/s/r floor pan corroded

rear exhaust shields loose

Fail 23 Jun 2008 79,681 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake imbalance

n/s/f floor pan corroded

n/s/r floor pan corroded

rear exhaust shields loose

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

advanced rust to n/s/f floor

advanced rust to n/s/r floor & sill panel

advanced rust under side & to all perscribed areas

front lower panel under radiator badly rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,472 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 77,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C33 LET is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C33 LET, 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 C33 LET registered?

C33 LET is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C33 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C33 LET shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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