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D596 WPE

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD596 WPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 88,049 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,016 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,402 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,922 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear sill panels corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,922 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear sill panels corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 85,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear sill panels corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 85,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear sill panels corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,704 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear Sill panels corroded.

Offside and nearside rear exhausts corroded.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 84,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear Sill panels corroded.

Offside and nearside rear exhausts corroded.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,893 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,139 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANELS STARTING TO RUST

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANELS STARTING TO RUST

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,491 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear nearside front and offside front tyre walls cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2010 79,491 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear nearside front and offside front tyre walls cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,733 miles

Front crossmember under Radiator rusting.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside outer Sill Panels rusting and offside rear lower quarter panel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front crossmember under Radiator rusting.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside outer Sill Panels rusting and offside rear lower quarter panel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,525 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR STARTING TO RUST. OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILL PANELS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 76,017 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,818 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 74,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D596 WPE is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D596 WPE, 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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D596 WPE is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 September 1986.

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