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C507 MGK

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,218 mi
Last recorded85,218 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC507 MGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 85,218 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,769 miles

both rear hub bottom pins slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,530 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp dim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill with in 30 cm of suspension mounting point marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension anchorage point marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,186 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,182 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,215 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

steering rack bushes have slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2011 76,208 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,152 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 76,150 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,516 miles

Both number plates cable tied on

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,427 miles

Oil leak

both steering rack bushes slightly worn

no o/s/r seat belt fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2008 75,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both steering rack bushes slightly worn

no o/s/r seat belt fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,315 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 75,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 75,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C507 MGK is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C507 MGK, 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 C507 MGK registered?

C507 MGK is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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