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J970 VAC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,474 mi
Last recorded141,474 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 VAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 141,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 141,440 miles

1.Exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2007 141,440 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.Reverse lights staying on †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Slight exhaust blow o/s/r joint †4.Metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating)

5.Outer sills starting to corrode †6.Front coil springs corroding †7.o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †8.Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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J970 VAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J970 VAC, 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 J970 VAC registered?

J970 VAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J970 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J970 VAC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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