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C202 BYN

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

167,427 mi
Last recorded167,427 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC202 BYN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 167,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 167,411 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 167,384 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,360 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 167,340 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 167,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 167,111 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 167,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 167,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 166,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 166,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 166,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox mounting worn

oil leak from rear differential

rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion to both sill ends / wheelarches

Pass 19 Mar 2015 166,240 miles

gearbox mounting soft

differential leaking oil

nearside main beam headlamp crack in glass

rear radius arm bushes perished both sides, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 27 Feb 2015 166,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox mounting very soft / worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 165,197 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear differential output shaft seals leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 164,099 miles

Chip in windscreen

Oil leaks

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2013 164,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Chip in windscreen

Oil leaks

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2012 163,079 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 28 Feb 2012 163,078 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 160,780 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 160,774 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 159,130 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2010 159,129 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 153,303 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 153,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 144,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 144,151 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 142,790 miles

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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C202 BYN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 C202 BYN, 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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C202 BYN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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