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K257 BAC

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,677 mi
Last recorded116,677 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 116,663 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,034 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 114,033 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,489 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 113,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 111,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,164 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on egdes.

silght corrosion starting in front inner wing around shock absorber top mounting area.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,163 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member underneath radiator badly damaged within 30cm of front subframe mountings. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on egdes (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting in inner wings around front shock absorbers.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 104,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,434 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox mount soft??

Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,434 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox mount soft??

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

nearside indi repeater loose

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,535 miles

Both front tyres are badley perished.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,535 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres are badley perished.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Mar 2006 78,594 miles

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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K257 BAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K257 BAC, 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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K257 BAC is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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