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C191 EHU

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,645 mi
Last recorded125,645 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 EHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 125,645 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 124,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,900 miles

Near side front jacking point slightly corroded

Near side front subframe monting slightly deteriorated and offside rear monting slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 120,345 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 120,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 118,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,863 miles

steering rack rubber mounts worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,144 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 116,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 116,986 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 116,803 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 116,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Long travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Jun 2009 116,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 116,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 115,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 115,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2006 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some wear in steering rack mounting bushes

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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C191 EHU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C191 EHU, 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 C191 EHU registered?

C191 EHU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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