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C170 PPF

1985 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 PPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 101,413 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 101,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot floor and n/s/f floorpan [around jacking point] corroded through,outside of prescribed areas

metal ferrules on rear brake hoses corroded

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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C170 PPF is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 C170 PPF, 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 C170 PPF registered?

C170 PPF is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C170 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C170 PPF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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