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C808 VJL

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,960 mi
Last recorded71,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 VJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,565 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 70,565 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected SERVO PIPE (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,255 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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C808 VJL is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C808 VJL, 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 C808 VJL registered?

C808 VJL is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C808 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C808 VJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C808 VJL have outstanding finance?

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