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C897 HUR

1986 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC897 HUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,302 miles

all wheel arches corroded

boot floor corroded

both inner sills corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2023 91,259 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor corroded

all inner wheels arches corroded

both front wings corroded

both inner sills corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,001 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 89,001 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,829 miles

Knocking from front suspension

all coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills(not holed)

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,827 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills(not holed)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 86,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,694 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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C897 HUR is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 C897 HUR, 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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What year was C897 HUR registered?

C897 HUR is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 April 1986.

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