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C432 JET

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

57,042 mi
Last recorded57,042 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC432 JET
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2022 57,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,639 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 99,634 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front jets mis aligned (3.5 (a))

Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,624 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emission req just met

Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,624 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted to sills

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,615 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2016 99,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion underside

horn intermittent

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust leak n/side front

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,522 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust leak n/side front

Pass 9 May 2013 99,020 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in n/s/f indicator

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leaks

speedo not illuminated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 99,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

b/fluid low

fuel pipes corroded

main beam tell tale innoperative

slight oil leaks

speedo not illuminated

Pass 2 May 2012 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre sidewall perrished/cracked ;strongly advise relace

offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Fail 2 May 2012 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre sidewall perrished/cracked ;strongly advise relace

offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,561 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery light glows

bulb failure warning on

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge and sidewall perrished

offside fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall perrishing

power steering pipe ferrule chaffing sump

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shock shrouds split

bulb failiurelight on

Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,545 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 95,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn inner edges

advise handbrake warning light on

both front shock covers split

bulb failiure warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2007 94,635 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Outer Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 94,008 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

play in power steering rack mounts

rear trailing arm bushes cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2006 94,008 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

play in power steering rack mounts

rear trailing arm bushes cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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C432 JET is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C432 JET, 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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C432 JET is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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