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C5 DVC

1988 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,253 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,020 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general engine compartment body surface corrosion

slight cut on nearside front tyre tread

slight cuts on outer sidewalls of offside and nearside front tyres

Fail 3 Dec 2009 86,020 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general engine compartment body surface corrosion

slight cut on nearside front tyre tread

slight cuts on outer sidewalls of offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,455 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,265 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 62,265 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C5 DVC is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 DVC, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 DVC registered?

C5 DVC is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is C5 DVC safe to buy?

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