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D137 BMV

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,086 mi
Last recorded37,086 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD137 BMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 37,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 37,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,973 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 36,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,387 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,139 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Slight exhaust blow nearside rear box

Slight movement on the steering rack mounting bush's

Pass 28 May 2012 34,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 34,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 34,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,289 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 33,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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D137 BMV is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D137 BMV, 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 D137 BMV registered?

D137 BMV is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 November 1986.

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The MOT history for D137 BMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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