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J837 WVC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 WVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2005 88,378 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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J837 WVC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J837 WVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J837 WVC registered?

J837 WVC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 July 1992.

Is J837 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J837 WVC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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