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C174 WRY

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,824 mi
Last recorded16,824 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 WRY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 16,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 15,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 15,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 15,569 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 14,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 14,777 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,043 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 14,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 13,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,605 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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C174 WRY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C174 WRY, 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 C174 WRY registered?

C174 WRY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C174 WRY safe to buy?

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