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C388 UGY

1986 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 UGY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 100,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 100,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,480 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,480 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Cleaned connector on headlight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 98,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,160 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,384 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 94,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 92,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 88,381 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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C388 UGY is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C388 UGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C388 UGY registered?

C388 UGY is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C388 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C388 UGY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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