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K729 DVX

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,568 mi
Last recorded193,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK729 DVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 193,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 193,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 190,618 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 185,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 180,840 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 173,502 miles

front coil springs rusting

front shock absorber lower bolts not long enough to catch nylock section of nuts

numerous areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight exhaust blow

Fail 22 Mar 2016 173,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear floor area (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe leaking filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front coil springs rusting

front shock absorber lower bolts not long enough to catch nylock section of nuts

numerous areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Feb 2015 164,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 164,756 miles

Both front & offside rear tyres worn close to limit

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Oil leaks fromt engine bay & rear diff

Parking brake travel high

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight corrosion to front & rear floor pans

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2014 164,755 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Both front & offside rear tyres worn close to limit

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Oil leaks fromt engine bay & rear diff

Parking brake travel high

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight corrosion to front & rear floor pans

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 164,754 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to open boot

Pass 14 Jul 2012 161,848 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 161,847 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2011 157,616 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 157,613 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 157,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 152,188 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 149,156 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 149,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 142,767 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 140,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 140,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 134,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 134,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine has slight missfire

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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K729 DVX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K729 DVX, 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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K729 DVX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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