CarVerify

Free Car Check

C788 SDY

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,237 mi
Last recorded47,237 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 SDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 47,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 46,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,304 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 42,940 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 42,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,843 miles

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

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

air con pump badly worn

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C788 SDY is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C788 SDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C788 SDY?

You can check the full history of C788 SDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C788 SDY registered?

C788 SDY is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C788 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C788 SDY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C788 SDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C788 SDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.