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D21 VUF

1986 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

142,600 mi
Last recorded142,600 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 VUF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2006 142,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 142,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 143,667 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

general body corrosion

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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D21 VUF is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D21 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D21 VUF?

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What year was D21 VUF registered?

D21 VUF is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 November 1986.

Is D21 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 VUF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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