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C23 XJS

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,436 mi
Last recorded59,436 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 58,477 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 58,474 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,987 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2014 57,987 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,624 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 55,541 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 54,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,859 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,023 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 51,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,078 miles

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

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

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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C23 XJS is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C23 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 C23 XJS registered?

C23 XJS is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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