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C988 CYR

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,875 mi
Last recorded68,875 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 CYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,864 miles

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,864 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise offside front corrosion on floor

Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,786 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise offside front corrosion on floor

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,647 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise slight power steering on rack

Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,522 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 68,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 68,323 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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C988 CYR is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C988 CYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C988 CYR registered?

C988 CYR is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is C988 CYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C988 CYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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