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C232 HMC

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC232 HMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,070 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,654 miles

RIGHT HAND BANK EXHAUST BRIDGE PIPE HANGER BRACKET MISSING

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,065 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,098 miles

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

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

n/s front brake tight

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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C232 HMC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C232 HMC, 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 C232 HMC registered?

C232 HMC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 November 1985.

Is C232 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C232 HMC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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