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K796 DKV

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,215 mi
Last recorded156,215 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 DKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 156,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 156,210 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

All tyres perished and cracked

Corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 156,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished and cracked

Corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2019 156,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside moisture in headlamp unit

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak from power steering rack

slight movement on steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2018 154,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (ingress of water) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre in a poor condition cracked

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 May 2018 154,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding +wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding +wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ingress of water (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front coil springs corroded

osr tyre in poor condition (perrishing between tread)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 153,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,408 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 151,705 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 151,705 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 146,533 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 145,997 miles

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

n/s washer jet poor

Fail 16 Oct 2012 145,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 145,916 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 145,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 145,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 139,262 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 139,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 137,464 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 137,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 136,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 133,870 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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K796 DKV is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K796 DKV, 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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K796 DKV is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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