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C796 XLN

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC796 XLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 60,890 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 7 May 2026 60,852 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 60,175 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 59,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 58,750 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 58,738 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C796 XLN is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C796 XLN, 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 C796 XLN registered?

C796 XLN is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C796 XLN safe to buy?

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