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C545 CPR

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,553 mi
Last recorded48,553 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 CPR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 48,553 miles

exhaust hydro carbons rather high due to misfire 738ppm

Fail 5 Aug 2024 48,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine misfiring at idle and under throttle

exhaust hydro carbons rather high due to misfire 738ppm

Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,497 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 48,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 47,965 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 47,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,714 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,461 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

engine oil cooler pipe damaged and leaking

rear registration plate lamp lenses insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,804 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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C545 CPR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C545 CPR, 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 C545 CPR registered?

C545 CPR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C545 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C545 CPR shows 12 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.

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