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C301 KOD

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,911 mi
Last recorded60,911 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 KOD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 60,911 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components and underside panels

Pass 16 Apr 2024 60,245 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2009 59,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,027 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 59,027 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,958 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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C301 KOD is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C301 KOD, 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 C301 KOD registered?

C301 KOD is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C301 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C301 KOD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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