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C545 MEG

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 MEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,432 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,432 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 97,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 97,227 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 66,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 MEG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MEG, 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 MEG registered?

C545 MEG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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