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C179 MDS

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 MDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 96,785 miles

Both Front tyres are starting to perish

Both Rear exhausts are corroded

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 96,785 miles

Both Front tyres are starting to perish

Both Rear exhausts are corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,782 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,509 miles

Nearside inner wheel arch is heavily corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 92,419 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 92,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

O/S/R tyre low on tread on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,034 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 81,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 80,556 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C179 MDS is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C179 MDS, 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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C179 MDS is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 1985.

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