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GIL 2312

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,898 mi
Last recorded163,898 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 2312
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 163,898 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 163,896 miles

Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 161,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 161,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 160,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear differential mount worn rear differential mounts worn allowing slight movement (5.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 160,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 157,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 155,647 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 155,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 154,598 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 154,598 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 152,953 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 152,953 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure glass loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 147,742 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 147,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 142,229 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 142,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack insecure steering rack rubber mountings split (2.2.B.1a)

1 washer jet not working

Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 135,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 124,080 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 124,080 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,978 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 115,978 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,719 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 108,719 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,535 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 95,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,872 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,447 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 77,447 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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GIL 2312 is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GIL 2312, 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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GIL 2312 is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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