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C8 JSL

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,036 mi
Last recorded73,036 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 73,036 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 71,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 70,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,285 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 67,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 65,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 63,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2017 63,028 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,528 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 52,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,384 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN

Pass 11 Apr 2009 49,307 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,666 miles

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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C8 JSL is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C8 JSL, 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 C8 JSL registered?

C8 JSL is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is C8 JSL safe to buy?

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