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J163 DHX

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,980 mi
Last recorded166,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 DHX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 166,980 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 154,955 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 154,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 144,445 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 143,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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J163 DHX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J163 DHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J163 DHX?

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What year was J163 DHX registered?

J163 DHX is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J163 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J163 DHX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J163 DHX have outstanding finance?

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