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C177 LTU

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 LTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 126,137 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 126,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment both rear (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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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C177 LTU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 C177 LTU, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C177 LTU registered?

C177 LTU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C177 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 LTU 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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