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J237 TAC

1992 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,656 mi
Last recorded115,656 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjr104,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 TAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,865 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 114,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam turns off with main beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper and lower subframe corroded and patch repaired previously (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,858 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 113,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,301 miles

brake pipe,o/s front to rear corroding

front suspension both spring mounting base plates corroding

front suspension crossmember corroding,has had welding repairs in some areas

fuel pipe,n/s front to rear corroding

n/s/f floor pan outside of a prescribed area corroded through

rear brakes binding slightly

rear floor pan,o/s and n/s,corroding within 30cm of suspension arm mountings

rear suspension crossmember corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,301 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe,o/s front to rear corroding

front suspension both spring mounting base plates corroding

front suspension crossmember corroding,has had welding repairs in some areas

fuel pipe,n/s front to rear corroding

n/s/f floor pan outside of a prescribed area corroded through

rear brakes binding slightly

rear floor pan,o/s and n/s,corroding within 30cm of suspension arm mountings

rear suspension crossmember corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipe corroded where runs by nearside wheel arch

Fail 13 Oct 2012 113,103 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded where runs by nearside wheel arch

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,292 miles

fuel pipe corroding at the n/s/f

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

play in both front wheel bearings

play in the n/s steering track rod end

Pass 21 Sep 2010 110,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 110,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2008 182,941 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 107,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advanced corrosion to front suspension sub-frame,both road springs,and most other parts

corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

o/s/r rear shock absorber fitted upside down!

some stiffness of steering when turned!

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,300 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advanced corrosion to front sub-frame and both front road springs

after some repairs there is sill some roughness in steering system

front sub-frame n/s/f bush worn

one of o/s/r shock absorbers fitted upside down!

some play in steering column

Fail 19 Jul 2007 107,259 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

advanced corrosion to front sub-frame and road springs

front sub-frame n/s/f bush worn

one of o/s/r shock absorbers fitted upside down

Pass 21 Jul 2006 106,778 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 106,778 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to both front road springs and parts of the suspension

o/s/r rear road spring upside down

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2005 106,273 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 106,270 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r shock absorber may! be fitted upside down

rear brake pads 85% or more worn

very advanced movement/play in o/s/r track control amy to hub (bolt).

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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J237 TAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 104,444 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J237 TAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J237 TAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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