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C36 MTV

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,186 mi
Last recorded40,186 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC36 MTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,186 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 8 Oct 2024 40,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak engine

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f upper ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f upper ball joint gaitor split

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand/brake just passed requires pos/reseting

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C36 MTV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C36 MTV, 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 C36 MTV registered?

C36 MTV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C36 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C36 MTV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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