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J265 TFC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,965 mi
Last recorded88,965 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ265 TFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,606 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,606 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 88,606 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,063 miles

slight weeping of fluid on power steering

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,216 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 80,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 77,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,306 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 76,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 76,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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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J265 TFC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J265 TFC, 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 J265 TFC registered?

J265 TFC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J265 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J265 TFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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