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D42 TVH

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,189 mi
Last recorded53,189 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 TVH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,189 miles

rear tyres extensively cracked on outer side walls

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,141 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 53,132 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres have cracks in outer side walls some quite extensive

slight power steering leak from offside of rack seal

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,085 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 53,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,594 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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D42 TVH is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D42 TVH, 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 D42 TVH registered?

D42 TVH is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D42 TVH safe to buy?

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