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D379 MDV

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,843 mi
Last recorded55,843 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 MDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 55,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 55,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,274 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,601 miles

drivers seat belt fraying on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,179 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,805 miles

drivers side front seat belt, fluffing

steering rack mounts not good

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,202 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,931 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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D379 MDV is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D379 MDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D379 MDV registered?

D379 MDV is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D379 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D379 MDV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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