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C101 TFL

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,142 mi
Last recorded109,142 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 TFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,142 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both wheel bearings an lower trunions

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,818 miles

slight play at both rear wheel bearings and lower trunions

Fail 24 Jun 2015 108,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight play at both rear wheel bearings and lower trunions

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,178 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,729 miles

slight play at both rear lower trunion arm bushes and wheel bearings

Fail 31 Jan 2013 107,729 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight play at both rear lower trunion arm bushes and wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,041 miles

offside rear and centre nearside silencers in poor condition

slight play at both rear trunion and wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jan 2012 107,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,178 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play at both rear wheelbearings

Pass 4 Jan 2010 103,312 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake reading slightly low

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 103,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre edge wearing

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 101,371 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

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

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion

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

Offside front top wishbone suspension joint rubber cover split

Power steering UJ fouls power steering pipes when turning the steering wheel.

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

Rear diff has oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2008 101,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Gearbox has oil leak

Nearside front wishbone rubbers perished

Offside front wing has corrosion

Oil leak

Rear diff has oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Steering u j fouls power steering rubber pipes when turn steering wheel( wearing into pipes )

Pass 19 Dec 2007 100,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

evidence of general corrosion in line with age of vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2007 100,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,114 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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C101 TFL is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C101 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C101 TFL is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 November 1985.

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