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C140 CUU

1985 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2005
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 CUU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2005 129,276 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 129,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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C140 CUU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C140 CUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C140 CUU?

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What year was C140 CUU registered?

C140 CUU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C140 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C140 CUU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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