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C372 JAT

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,647 mi
Last recorded79,647 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC372 JAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 75,428 miles

Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,178 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Mainbeam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,904 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,286 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,636 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,312 miles

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

radiater support beam corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 30,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 JAT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 JAT, 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 40 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 JAT registered?

C372 JAT is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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