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C333 HOB

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,197 mi
Last recorded78,197 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC333 HOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,948 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 76,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,716 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,537 miles

oil leak from diff

Fail 8 Feb 2019 74,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak from diff

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,816 miles

slight oil leaks round diff/gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,979 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,008 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s/f tyres cracked

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,031 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light warning light on

slight blow from exhaust joints

Fail 25 Feb 2012 69,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light warning light on

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 21 May 2010 67,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,309 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 66,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,100 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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C333 HOB is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C333 HOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C333 HOB registered?

C333 HOB is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C333 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C333 HOB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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