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D31 RCY

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 RCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion evident under car

Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,652 miles

215/70ZR15W TYRES ON FRONTS.225/65ZR15W TYRES ON REARS.RATTLE FROM GEAR BOX AREA.LOWER RAD CROSS MEMBER CORRODING.COOLANT LEAK LEFT LOWER NSF.OS REBOUND RUBBER LOOSE.PLATE CORRODING OS SILL

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,300 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,298 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,085 miles

nearside front inner wing mud guard corroded

nearside front wing slightly corroded

steering rack bushes require attention soon

Fail 29 Jan 2007 77,079 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing mud guard corroded

nearside front wing slightly corroded

steering rack bushes require attention soon

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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D31 RCY is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D31 RCY, 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 D31 RCY registered?

D31 RCY is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D31 RCY safe to buy?

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