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C372 CAP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Maroon Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,908 mi
Last recorded96,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC372 CAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 96,908 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 96,870 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,218 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,218 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 96,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 96,126 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,110 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 95,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 95,454 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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C372 CAP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Maroon with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C372 CAP, 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 C372 CAP registered?

C372 CAP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C372 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C372 CAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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