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C857 EME

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC857 EME
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,883 miles

exhaustpipe small crack , gear box rear mounting rubber worn ,

Pass 20 May 2009 80,902 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 80,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Crack in front number plate

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

Left front under wing weather shield loose

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak on steering rack

Pass 9 May 2007 78,302 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILL SURFACE RUST;BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY CRACKED; N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHT PLAY.FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

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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C857 EME is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C857 EME, 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 C857 EME registered?

C857 EME is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C857 EME safe to buy?

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