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C20 PTB

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,430 mi
Last recorded140,430 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 PTB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 140,430 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 140,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,431 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 140,430 miles

Driver's seat insecure excess corrosion driver foot well (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,038 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside & nearside front bump stop defective.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside & nearside front bump stop defective.

Pass 6 May 2014 76,622 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2012 74,491 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 74,491 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 73,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 73,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,740 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 73,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 73,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,025 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 72,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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C20 PTB is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C20 PTB, 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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C20 PTB is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 December 1985.

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