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C540 CAP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 CAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,960 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 134,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 133,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 132,232 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 129,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mount rubbers split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 127,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 126,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 125,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 124,401 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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C540 CAP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C540 CAP, 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 C540 CAP registered?

C540 CAP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C540 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C540 CAP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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