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C55 DRJ

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,987 mi
Last recorded77,987 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 DRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,987 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,789 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF tyre slightly cracked/perished

NSR tyre slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre slightly cracked/perished

OSR tyre slightly cracked/perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wipers smear but still clear windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF tyre slightly cracked/perished

NSR tyre slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre slightly cracked/perished

OSR tyre slightly cracked/perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wipers smear but still clear windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,925 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 70,923 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2011 70,719 miles

All 4 front suspension ball joint gaiters are split.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,106 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,866 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,457 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,719 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2006 677,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 657,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 657,491 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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C55 DRJ is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C55 DRJ, 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 C55 DRJ registered?

C55 DRJ is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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