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C39 VPL

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,658 mi
Last recorded1,658 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC39 VPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 1,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2025 1,536 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 1,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 1,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front coil springs corroded

power stearing leak from rack

rear coil springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 913 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack leaking

underside corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 120 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Under side heavily under-sealed

Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,511 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside front inner arch area corroded but not within 30 cm of the top shock mounts

Fail 5 Mar 2019 131,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

hazards in op on nearside

nearside floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside front inner arch area corroded but not within 30 cm of the top shock mounts

Pass 15 Sep 2016 131,473 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 131,460 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 121,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 120,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 130,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 16 Jun 2009 129,939 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheel archs in poor codition

rear valence in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2008 129,615 miles

corrosion on both rear arch panels.

corrosion on suspension.

wipers not parking.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 129,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

corrosion on both rear arch panels.

corrosion on suspension.

number plate lights dim.

slight exhaust leak.

wipers not parking.

rear drive shaft nuts loose.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 129,373 miles

nearside and offside lower quarter panels corroded

rear brakes have a 49% imbalance

Pass 29 Jun 2006 118,924 miles

both rear wheel arches and lower panels corroded. †

genral corrosion on suspension and chassis. †

some nuts on rear drive shafts appear to not be tight.

Pass 4 Jul 2005 118,326 miles

general chassis corrosion.

number plate lights dim. †

offside rear seat belt slight fluffing or fraying. †

rear drive shaft nuts appear to be loose. †

Fail 28 Jun 2005 118,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

general chassis and body corrosion. †

number plate lights dim. †

rear drive shaft nuts loose. †

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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C39 VPL is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C39 VPL, 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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C39 VPL is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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