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C783 SJB

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 SJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 103,465 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 103,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,121 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 95,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front shock absorbers weak

nearside exhaust system very close to nearside rear brake caliper

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

wear in steering rack mounting bushes

wiper system/linkage would benefit from attention

Fail 30 May 2014 92,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front shock absorbers weak

nearside exhaust system very close to nearside rear brake caliper

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

wear in steering rack mounting bushes

wiper system/linkage would benefit from attention

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 84,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 81,328 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 80,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 80,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,269 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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C783 SJB is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C783 SJB, 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 C783 SJB registered?

C783 SJB is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 January 1986.

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