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D963 RDA

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (9 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate39.1%

Mileage

68,924 mi
Last recorded68,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD963 RDA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 14 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,924 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both top mountings (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visable through previous advised cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers window not working

Pass 11 Apr 2025 68,924 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 68,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine water pump noisey and leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,924 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 68,902 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Direction indicator not working warning lights not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6*50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,885 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,868 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,868 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 68,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,717 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 68,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to shock absorber under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked, under wheelarch, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,332 miles

Front lower crossmember/radiator mounting corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 68,332 miles

Front lower crossmember/radiator mounting corroded

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,312 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 67,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 67,999 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 67,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2007 67,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D963 RDA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 39.1%.

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 D963 RDA, 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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D963 RDA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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