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C272 UPC

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,482 mi
Last recorded69,482 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 UPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 69,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,447 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,612 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 69,609 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,339 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,249 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,219 miles

Front inner wings os and ns have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced headlamp lenses faded inside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced headlamp lense faded inside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 69,219 miles

Front inner wings os and ns have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced headlamp lenses faded inside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced headlamp lense faded inside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,090 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 67,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front pannel corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,672 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,672 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,417 miles

both rear shock absorbers appear to be weak slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C272 UPC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C272 UPC, 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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What year was C272 UPC registered?

C272 UPC is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C272 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C272 UPC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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