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C157 CST

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 CST
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,349 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,888 miles

Parking brake requirements only just reached, will need adjustment in the near future

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,855 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 72,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,503 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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C157 CST is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C157 CST, 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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What year was C157 CST registered?

C157 CST is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C157 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 CST shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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