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D260 GJD

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,899 mi
Last recorded51,899 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD260 GJD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 51,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,225 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,849 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,662 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 50,662 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,115 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 50,115 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,214 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,214 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper bolts (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,006 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 48,962 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,563 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,980 miles

exhaust systems corroded & very slightly blowing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 45,632 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D260 GJD is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D260 GJD, 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 D260 GJD registered?

D260 GJD is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 November 1986.

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