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C535 RRR

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,853 mi
Last recorded109,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC535 RRR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,853 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket

Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,686 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlamps deteriorated

nsf bump stop

osr sill coroded

rear shocks weak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 109,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf bump stop

osr sill coroded

rear shocks weak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,533 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2012 109,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 109,051 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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C535 RRR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C535 RRR, 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 C535 RRR registered?

C535 RRR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C535 RRR safe to buy?

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