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C718 VPL

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC718 VPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 80,577 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 80,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,436 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 80,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 77,947 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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C718 VPL is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C718 VPL, 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 C718 VPL registered?

C718 VPL is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C718 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C718 VPL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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