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C255 LOG

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 LOG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,931 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,505 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,196 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,322 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,317 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,243 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,378 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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C255 LOG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C255 LOG, 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 C255 LOG registered?

C255 LOG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C255 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C255 LOG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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