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K888 XJS

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,312 mi
Last recorded198,312 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 198,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 198,013 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 198,003 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near front shock mountian (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack insecure bushes (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 197,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

dampness around steering rack area

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

underside welded repaired areas undersealed

Fail 27 Jul 2017 197,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 196,964 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front underside wheel arches corroded but not holed

dampness around power steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2015 196,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 195,989 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 194,833 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside seat belt receiver bound with tape

repaired areas to offside undersill area painted

surface corrosaion offside inner engine bay

surface corrosion rear brake ferrules

Fail 11 Jul 2013 194,833 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside seat belt receiver bound with tape

repaired areas to offside undersill area painted

surface corrosaion offside inner engine bay

surface corrosion rear brake ferrules

Pass 13 Jun 2012 191,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 190,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 189,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 188,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 187,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 186,637 miles

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

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

front pads low // play in all wheel bearings// rusty fuel pipes// rear brake ferruls rusting // exhaust rusting

Pass 19 May 2006 184,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K888 XJS is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K888 XJS, 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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What year was K888 XJS registered?

K888 XJS is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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