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AIB 3823

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIB 3823
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 133,124 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advice hole in off side outer sill at front

Pass 10 Jun 2010 132,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jun 2010 132,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2009 131,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2009 131,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 131,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advice on off side rear wing valance at bottom under car excessivley corroded

Fail 8 May 2008 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advice on off side rear wing valance at bottom under car excessivley corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 129,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 129,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 127,909 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 127,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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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AIB 3823 is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AIB 3823, 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 AIB 3823 registered?

AIB 3823 is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is AIB 3823 safe to buy?

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