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C299 LTA

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 LTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 82,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 82,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 82,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,228 miles

Handbrake low performance

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,494 miles

Handbrake low performance

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,352 miles

Exhaust fouling car

Offside Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,324 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

No underbonnet checks done

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2010 80,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C299 LTA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C299 LTA, 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 C299 LTA registered?

C299 LTA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C299 LTA safe to buy?

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