CarVerify

Free Car Check

C230 PPE

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,068 mi
Last recorded102,068 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC230 PPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear most (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,759 miles

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

both rear arches in poor condition

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracking in treads and side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,759 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear arches in poor condition

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracking in treads and side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,385 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r trye cracking on side walls

Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r trye cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 9 Feb 2012 98,002 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,400 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

both rear arches corroded

slight play in rack mountings

Fail 25 Oct 2010 97,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres cracking on side walls

both rear wheel arches corroded

steering rack mounting bushs have play

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,889 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 96,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,828 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 92,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2007 92,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 88,769 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C230 PPE is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C230 PPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C230 PPE?

You can check the full history of C230 PPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C230 PPE registered?

C230 PPE is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C230 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C230 PPE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C230 PPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C230 PPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.