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C206 XHP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,406 mi
Last recorded103,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 XHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Forward shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 103,393 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Forward shock (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,920 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 102,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 102,334 miles

fuel cap seal perished

lower effort on nearside rear hand brake

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,536 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,926 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,529 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,096 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 92,993 miles

*slight play in steering rack ends*

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 91,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 90,825 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 90,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from nearside of engine or hoses

Slight play in wheel bearings

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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C206 XHP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C206 XHP, 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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What year was C206 XHP registered?

C206 XHP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 December 1985.

Is C206 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C206 XHP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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