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K496 BSX

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,831 mi
Last recorded53,831 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 BSX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,344cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,528 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,426 miles

Front Sub-frame 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))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame 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))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame 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))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,420 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion forming underside of vehicle

major oil leak front of engine

Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion forming underside of vehicle

major oil leak front of engine

Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,384 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,836 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,306 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs are starting to corrode and deteriorate

front wish bone bushes are starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s front vinner wings front cross member front and rear sub fromes and there mountings floor panels chassie rails all springs and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

slight fluid leak from power sterring rack arm on o/s

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Nov 2010 51,306 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs are starting to corrode and deteriorate

front wish bone bushes are starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s front vinner wings front cross member front and rear sub fromes and there mountings floor panels chassie rails all springs and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

slight fluid leak from power sterring rack arm on o/s

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,812 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,812 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,748 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 48,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

minor water ingress to windsreen laminate

n/s wiper blade deteriorated but cleaning adequately

Pass 6 Oct 2005 43,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 43,461 miles

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

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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K496 BSX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K496 BSX, 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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K496 BSX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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