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C159 URP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,905 mi
Last recorded75,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 URP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2022 75,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and under body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 65,905 miles

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

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

both inner sills coroded but not excessive

suspension in general is coroded

Fail 1 May 2019 65,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Corrosion to offside front lower valance

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,609 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wiper blade does not park correctly (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wiper blade does not park correctly (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven Nearside front service/foot brake effort slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,551 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 64,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 63,745 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,265 miles

Oil leak

advise rear body corrosion

Fail 5 May 2010 63,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,762 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

atf fluid leek gear box fluid leek

Fail 28 Apr 2008 62,511 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 61,323 miles

Surface corrosion on front sub frame

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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C159 URP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C159 URP, 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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C159 URP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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