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C372 GVM

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,771 mi
Last recorded146,771 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC372 GVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 146,771 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 146,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 146,058 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 145,491 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 145,491 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 143,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 143,939 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 142,146 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 142,146 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 GVM 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 55.6%.

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 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 C372 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

C372 GVM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C372 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C372 GVM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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