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C66 MEV

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,786 mi
Last recorded54,786 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC66 MEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 54,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,202 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,232 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2006 42,979 miles

near side rear silencer clamp corroded

off side washer jet partially blocked

Fail 2 May 2006 42,979 miles

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

near side rear silencer clamp corroded

off side washer jet partially blocked

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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C66 MEV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,358 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 C66 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 37 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 C66 MEV registered?

C66 MEV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is C66 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C66 MEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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