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C518 CTP

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,275 mi
Last recorded124,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC518 CTP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 123,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 123,395 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 123,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

indicator tell tail operation fault

n/s washer aim poor

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches and panels corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,733 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet stayes weak

fuel filler cap poor operation

heavy corrosion in o/s/r over axle exhaust pipe

n/s washer jet poor aim

n/s/f chassis x/brace corroded floor pan

o/s/f chassis x/brace corroded and detached from floor pan and fixing

rear axle damp

Fail 5 Nov 2012 122,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

fuel filler cap poor operation

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet stayes weak

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

condensation in n/s headlight

heavy corrosion in o/s/r over axle exhaust pipe

n/s washer jet poor aim

n/s/f chassis x/brace corroded floor pan

o/s/f chassis x/brace corroded and detached from floor pan and fixing

rear axle damp

Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,403 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 122,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 121,865 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR - outer edge

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

clutch pedal anti slip pad not fitted

light switch poor condition

n/s washer jet aim poor

radiator core in poor condition

slight corrosion in o/s outer body sill

Pass 25 Sep 2009 121,255 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2009 121,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2008 120,446 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2008 120,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 120,152 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 120,137 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 119,995 miles

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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C518 CTP is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C518 CTP, 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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C518 CTP is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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