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C868 YKK

1986 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,448 mi
Last recorded99,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC868 YKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 99,448 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,882 miles

Front both tyres are perished

Fail 24 May 2024 98,867 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front both tyres are perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,742 miles

under body is corroded and rusty

Fail 5 May 2017 98,735 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear seat (5.2.6)

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

under body is corroded and rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,197 miles

front lower rad support cross member is corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,380 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 94,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,682 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 93,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,033 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,469 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 91,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,706 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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C868 YKK is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C868 YKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C868 YKK is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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