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C898 VPK

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,319 mi
Last recorded86,319 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC898 VPK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,319 miles

dust cover o/s/top ball joint and n/s/lower ball joint split

Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

dust cover o/s/top ball joint and n/s/lower ball joint split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 85,140 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

slight play on both rear hubs

Fail 5 May 2009 85,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

slight play on both rear hubs

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,670 miles

front no plate starting to degrade

h/lamps poor output

play rear hubs

unable to view f/discs fully

unable to view front pads

Fail 21 May 2008 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to view front pads

unable to view f/discs fully

front no plate starting to degrade

h/lamps poor output

play rear hubs

Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,031 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 82,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal soft

corrosion starting n/s/front o/sill treat asap n/s/rear tyre cracking to o/wall light switch damaged /n/s/rear baby seat locked limited test on belt

n/s/front bot b/joint and t/rod end seal damaged slight noise on rotation both front hubs unable to view pads check asap front discs worn with lip play starting both front hubs also n/s/rear hub

poor engine running

Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,998 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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C898 VPK is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C898 VPK, 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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C898 VPK is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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