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C152 VWP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC152 VWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,518 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,148 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 131,148 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,698 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 129,412 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 129,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 127,790 miles

Oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes starting to wear

Pass 12 Jun 2012 127,707 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,512 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator support cross beam corroded

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2011 127,512 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator support cross beam corroded

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 127,299 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 12,729 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear subframe mounts just starting to seperate

underseal dried and flaking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 126,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 126,703 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 126,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 125,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 125,661 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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C152 VWP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C152 VWP, 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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C152 VWP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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