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F136 KAR

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,399 mi
Last recorded121,399 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 KAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 121,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle verious places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 121,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle verious places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,026 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 121,026 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside indicator tell tail not working

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,902 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 119,541 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 113,362 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 113,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 112,708 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 112,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/front jacking point corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 110,792 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 110,792 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,984 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 109,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 108,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 108,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 105,485 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 102,437 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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F136 KAR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 73,675 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 F136 KAR, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F136 KAR is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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