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C424 HGO

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,115 mi
Last recorded142,115 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC424 HGO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 142,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front fog light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2006 142,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2006 141,672 miles

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle †both front wings corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2006 141,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Corrosion on N/S/F inner wing (not excessive) †Corrosion on underside of vehicle †Both front wing lower fixings badly corroded (no sharp edges)

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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C424 HGO is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C424 HGO, 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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What year was C424 HGO registered?

C424 HGO is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C424 HGO safe to buy?

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