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C158 HKN

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 HKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,108 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 80,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 80,059 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2020 80,022 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 79,479 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 79,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,315 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working comes on and off (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working comes on and off (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 76,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,192 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 124,618 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,186 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,112 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 66,949 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 66,877 miles

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

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

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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C158 HKN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C158 HKN, 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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C158 HKN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 September 1985.

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