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J829 DYV

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,232 mi
Last recorded83,232 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 DYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,232 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,109 miles

nearside front bump stop not secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONTS STARTING TO SHOW SINGS OF CORROSION

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

Fail 1 May 2019 82,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak on steering rack mountin and bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,045 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on steering rack mountin and bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,585 miles

anti lock light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Dec 2011 80,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti lock light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,913 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,913 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 75,122 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,895 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 73,895 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J829 DYV is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J829 DYV, 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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J829 DYV is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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