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J217 MHC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,534 mi
Last recorded154,534 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 MHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 154,534 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 147,919 miles

both rear radious arm bushes worn close to limit also both front mount bushes worn

front rear sus corroded treat asap

main lighting switch faulty

slight blow from n./s rear box in poor condition

steering stiff

Fail 31 Jul 2008 147,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both o/sills corroded treat asap

both rear radious arm bushes worn close to limit also both front mount bushes worn

front rear sus corroded treat asap

main lighting switch faulty

n/s front inner b/pipe corroded treat asdap

slight blow from n./s rear box in poor condition

steering stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2007 135,650 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 135,670 miles

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

n/s/rear o/sill also front belt mount starting to corrode treat asap o/s/front sus mount starting to corrode treat asap / n/s/front outer brake pipe starting to corrode treat asap/ petol cap seal degraded / both rear t/arm bushes worn unable to

unable to view f/pads

Pass 3 Aug 2006 123,769 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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J217 MHC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,655 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 J217 MHC, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J217 MHC registered?

J217 MHC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J217 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J217 MHC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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