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C490 TPA

1986 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,880 mi
Last recorded33,880 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC490 TPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 33,880 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 33,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 33,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,427 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,427 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,922 miles

All four tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,989 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front wheel binding

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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C490 TPA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 C490 TPA, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C490 TPA registered?

C490 TPA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C490 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C490 TPA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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