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K885 VPE

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 VPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 101,585 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 101,499 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,969 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,296 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

sills and floors rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,037 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 97,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

sills rusting some distortion to n/s front subframe mounting fuel pipes rusting

Fail 21 Jul 2007 96,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

sills rusting some distortion to n/s front subframe mounting fuel pipes rusting

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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K885 VPE is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K885 VPE, 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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K885 VPE is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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