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C314 YFA

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC314 YFA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,999 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,999 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,948 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,752 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,034 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small hole in rear panel

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,472 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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C314 YFA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C314 YFA, 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 C314 YFA registered?

C314 YFA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 December 1985.

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