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C988 EKR

1986 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 EKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 47,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,953 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 46,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 46,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 46,284 miles

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

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

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,958 miles

All door lock very tight

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,953 miles

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

All door lock very tight

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,567 miles

slight bind on rear footbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight wear offside steering rack mounting bush

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,314 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight wear offside steering rack mounting bush

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,150 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2012 45,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 44,964 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 44,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 44,848 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 44,843 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,573 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 15 May 2007 44,466 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 44,302 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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C988 EKR is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C988 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C988 EKR registered?

C988 EKR is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C988 EKR safe to buy?

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