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K516 FYO

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 FYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 138,999 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 138,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine misfiring

Pass 31 May 2013 131,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 117,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 117,935 miles

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)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 109,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 108,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 108,726 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 108,726 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,040 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 106,040 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

off side rear brake caliper damp but no leak!

Pass 10 May 2006 101,335 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 101,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K516 FYO is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K516 FYO, 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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K516 FYO is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 October 1992.

Is K516 FYO safe to buy?

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