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C62 MEV

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 MEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all on vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,219 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,816 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 72,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,364 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 70,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 69,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 69,344 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 69,007 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,406 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,619 miles

windscreen damage outside viewing area.

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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C62 MEV is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C62 MEV, 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 C62 MEV registered?

C62 MEV is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C62 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C62 MEV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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