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D243 WJC

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,680 mi
Last recorded21,680 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 WJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 21,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 20,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,454 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLANGE BOLT LOOSE AT N/S/R EXHAUST SILENCER.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R DRIVE SHAFT, OUTER U/J COVER LOOSE.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2010 15,158 miles

some movement in steering rack mounting rubber bushes

Fail 20 May 2010 15,158 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some movement in steering rack mounting rubber bushes

Pass 9 May 2009 14,518 miles

both front upper ball joints rubber boots are perished and split

brake fluid level low

Fail 6 May 2009 14,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both front upper ball joints rubber boots are perished and split

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 13,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 12,838 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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D243 WJC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D243 WJC, 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 D243 WJC registered?

D243 WJC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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