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C966 VRY

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC966 VRY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 108,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 108,159 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,036 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,029 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing rotted but not structural

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff both have oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,936 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight judder from brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,609 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight judder under braking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,225 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,431 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 106,431 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,356 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,594 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 105,584 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 105,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 104,807 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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C966 VRY is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C966 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

C966 VRY is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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