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C3 OEC

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,831 mi
Last recorded82,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 82,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,970 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,174 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 64,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,047 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 62,976 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,812 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,153 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 59,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,725 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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C3 OEC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 C3 OEC, 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 C3 OEC registered?

C3 OEC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C3 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 OEC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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