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C250 CAT

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,732 mi
Last recorded59,732 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC250 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 55,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,973 miles

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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C250 CAT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C250 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C250 CAT registered?

C250 CAT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C250 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C250 CAT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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