CarVerify

Free Car Check

C522 TPA

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 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

RegistrationC522 TPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourGreen
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

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 70,488 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

n/s repeater not working

Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,479 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

n/s repeater not working

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,462 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
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

C522 TPA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C522 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

How do I check the history of C522 TPA?

You can check the full history of C522 TPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C522 TPA registered?

C522 TPA is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C522 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C522 TPA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C522 TPA 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 C522 TPA. 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.