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Q868DSA

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,749 mi
Last recorded59,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ868DSA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 59,749 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/ front steering rack slight lift

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,749 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ front steering rack slight lift

Pass 24 May 2012 59,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,249 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

R/H/R QUARTER PANEL CORRODED.

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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Q868DSA is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,717 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 Q868DSA, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q868DSA registered?

Q868DSA is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is Q868DSA safe to buy?

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