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D303 YAV

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,786 mi
Last recorded25,786 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 YAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 25,786 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 25,025 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 24,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,861 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 24,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 24,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 24,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,707 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 1mm inner edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in front screen

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,588 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in NSR hub

Fail 18 Oct 2005 24,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 24,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D303 YAV is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D303 YAV, 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 D303 YAV registered?

D303 YAV is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D303 YAV safe to buy?

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