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C36 XJS

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC36 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 88,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,846 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 88,846 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure offside and nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,845 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2005 86,339 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 86,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C36 XJS is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C36 XJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C36 XJS registered?

C36 XJS is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C36 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C36 XJS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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