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C511 HFM

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC511 HFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 140,278 miles

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake slightly stiff

Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,967 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 28 May 2013 146,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 133,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 129,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 124,211 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 123,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 122,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 111,027 miles

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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C511 HFM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C511 HFM, 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 C511 HFM registered?

C511 HFM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C511 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C511 HFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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