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C393 WDU

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 WDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,980 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Arch to sill fresh undersealed

Nearside Inner Sill fresh underseal

Nearside Outer Sill Fresh underseal

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Arch Fresh undersealed

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Arch to sill fresh undersealed

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Sill fresh underseal

Offside Outer Sill Fresh underseal

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Arch fresh underseal

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 99,976 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Arch to sill fresh undersealed

Nearside Inner Sill fresh underseal

Nearside Outer Sill Fresh underseal

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Arch Fresh undersealed

Offside Front Inner Arch to sill fresh undersealed

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Sill fresh underseal

Offside Outer Sill Fresh underseal

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Arch fresh underseal

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 99,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Driver side bank blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both wheel arches hole in lower rear part of the body structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front jacking points holes and heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail, small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in rear lower body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet, shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides and breaking up slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak Bad leak from front of engine ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 99,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 98,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2005 97,664 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 97,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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C393 WDU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C393 WDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C393 WDU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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