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C2 DAU

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 DAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,482 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 102,437 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washers need attention

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Side sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,232 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 98,232 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2006 98,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front bump stops missing

front vallance mountings corroding

fuel pipes corroded

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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C2 DAU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C2 DAU, 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 C2 DAU registered?

C2 DAU is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C2 DAU safe to buy?

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