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C167 NGK

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 NGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 71,488 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,328 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,372 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine missfire when reved or under load.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damp with oil around pipe unions

Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,908 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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C167 NGK is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C167 NGK, 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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What year was C167 NGK registered?

C167 NGK is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C167 NGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C167 NGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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