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C966 GVM

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,536 mi
Last recorded151,536 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC966 GVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 151,536 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front passenger floor excessively corroded and holed

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 151,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front passenger floor excessively corroded and holed

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 151,513 miles

n/s/f floor corroded,jacking point crushed.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 151,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor corroded,jacking point crushed.

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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C966 GVM is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 C966 GVM, 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 C966 GVM registered?

C966 GVM is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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