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K229 APC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,350 mi
Last recorded138,350 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 APC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 138,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 136,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 135,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 134,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,600 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 132,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 123,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,701 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 123,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 123,244 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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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K229 APC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K229 APC, 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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K229 APC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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