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C12 XJC

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,306 mi
Last recorded85,306 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 XJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 84,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,944 miles

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

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

os/f & ns/f brakes binding

Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,920 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,798 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,755 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,629 miles

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

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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C12 XJC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C12 XJC registered?

C12 XJC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C12 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 XJC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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