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C22 BTT

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,205 mi
Last recorded136,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 BTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 136,205 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,141 miles

Offside Front mty

Pass 13 May 2017 130,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,964 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 129,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 1,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 127,724 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 127,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

part of exhaust in slightly poor condition

slightly low effort on offside park brake

Fail 8 Apr 2013 126,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

part of exhaust in slightly poor condition

slightly low effort on offside park brake

Pass 12 Apr 2012 125,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,104 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 124,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 122,502 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 122,496 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

slight leak on steering rack

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 120,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 118,757 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C22 BTT 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 77.8%.

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 C22 BTT, 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 C22 BTT registered?

C22 BTT is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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