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C496 AHN

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,880 mi
Last recorded98,880 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 AHN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 98,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,828 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 88,332 miles

Hole in windsreen washer bottle, does not retain liquid for longer than 5 minutes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,332 miles

Hole in windsreen washer bottle, does not retain liquid for longer than 5 minutes

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,799 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 85,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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C496 AHN is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C496 AHN, 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 C496 AHN registered?

C496 AHN is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C496 AHN safe to buy?

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