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C12 GFC

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 115,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 115,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 115,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,034 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,158 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 112,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

corrosion forming on both from front inner wings

nearside front outer sill slight rust

Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,858 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 110,225 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 110,207 miles

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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C12 GFC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 84,081 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 C12 GFC, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C12 GFC registered?

C12 GFC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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