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C383 WPA

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,813 mi
Last recorded86,813 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 WPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,706 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,286 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,343 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 83,706 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 82,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,634 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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C383 WPA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C383 WPA, 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 C383 WPA registered?

C383 WPA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C383 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C383 WPA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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