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C97 DUU

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,581 mi
Last recorded131,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 DUU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 131,581 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 131,581 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 131,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 May 2006 131,498 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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C97 DUU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc 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 C97 DUU, 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 C97 DUU registered?

C97 DUU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C97 DUU safe to buy?

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