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D424 MWL

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,734 mi
Last recorded59,734 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD424 MWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 59,734 miles
Fail 1 May 2008

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,619 miles

adv brake disc coroded slightly pads also wearing low

adv corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

adv dampness on steering rack

adv off side rear handbrake performnce low

adv under vehicle coroded on floor and chassis

exhaust slightly loose off side rear

handbrake close to maximum travel

off side front shocker damp

slight play in off side front steering /suspension

Fail 13 Apr 2007 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

adv brake disc coroded slightly pads also wearing low

adv corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

adv dampness on steering rack

adv off side rear handbrake performnce low

adv under vehicle coroded on floor and chassis

exhaust slightly loose off side rear

handbrake close to maximum travel

off side front shocker damp

slight play in off side front steering /suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,227 miles

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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D424 MWL is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D424 MWL, 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 D424 MWL registered?

D424 MWL is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 October 1986.

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