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J726 FYJ

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,304 mi
Last recorded189,304 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ726 FYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 189,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2015 189,304 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2014 184,611 miles

nearside rear sub frame upper mounting bush de-bonding

offside rear sub frame upper mounting bush slightly perished

slight oil weap from power steering rack

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes

various slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2013 180,283 miles

both front coil spring upper bump stops corroded - area not structual

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both front upper suspension arm bushes have slight play in

both rear tyres just starting to perish

nearside rear subframe upper rear mounting bush debonding

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

power steering rack weeping

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 5 Feb 2013 180,246 miles

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

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

both front coil spring upper bump stops corroded - area not structual

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both front upper suspension arm bushes have slight play in

both rear tyres just starting to perish

nearside rear subframe upper rear mounting bush debonding

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

power steering rack weeping

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2012 175,734 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE- both rear trailing arm front and rear bushes starting to de-bond

STRONG ADVISE- rear gear box mount deteriorated

both front coil spring locating mounts slightly corroded

slight oil weap from PAS system

Pass 15 Feb 2011 169,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 163,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 163,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 158,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 148,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 135,522 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 126,334 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 126,201 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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J726 FYJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J726 FYJ, 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 J726 FYJ registered?

J726 FYJ is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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