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C245 HTT

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 HTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,283 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 55,122 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travelling to stop (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,120 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 53,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 52,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,536 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 51,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust has a bolt missing, however exhaust is still secure

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate, but still sealing effectivley

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,154 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,240 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 39,240 miles

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

Nearside front track rod end dust cover split

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

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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C245 HTT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 C245 HTT, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C245 HTT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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