CarVerify

Free Car Check

C46 FPU

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 FPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 50,000 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 50,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,010 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C46 FPU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C46 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C46 FPU?

You can check the full history of C46 FPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C46 FPU registered?

C46 FPU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C46 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C46 FPU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C46 FPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C46 FPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.