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C883 GVU

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC883 GVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 88,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 88,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,696 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 88,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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C883 GVU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C883 GVU, 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

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What year was C883 GVU registered?

C883 GVU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C883 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C883 GVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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