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C399 BMS

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,504 mi
Last recorded140,504 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 BMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2007 140,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

CORROSION ALONG UNDERSIDE OF SILL AREAS

NEARSIDE REAR WHEELHOUSE HOLED AT BACK OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

CAR OVERHEATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

Pass 19 May 2006 138,220 miles

floor corroded and welded, ok at time of test

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 138,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sills covered with body kit

vehicle covered in oil underneath

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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C399 BMS is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C399 BMS, 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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What year was C399 BMS registered?

C399 BMS is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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