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C186 XHP

1985 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,181 mi
Last recorded10,181 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC186 XHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 10,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 10,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 9,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 9,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 9,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 9,475 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,293 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 9,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 8,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,892 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 8,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 8,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 6,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,375 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,345 miles

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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C186 XHP is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C186 XHP, 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 C186 XHP registered?

C186 XHP is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 1985.

Is C186 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C186 XHP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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