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C363 MGB

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,115 mi
Last recorded92,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC363 MGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,115 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

FRONT TUNNEL CORRODED

FUEL LINES CORRODED

O/S/F LEG CORRODED

REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

FRONT TUNNEL CORRODED

FUEL LINES CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/F LEG CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside centre floors hold and corroded (welded from the inside)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 91,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside centre floors hold and corroded (welded from the inside)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 100,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 100,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

general advanced corrosion. †welding repairs have been carried out from inside vehicle floorpan.

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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C363 MGB is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C363 MGB, 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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C363 MGB is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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