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C54 MAU

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,944 mi
Last recorded97,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC54 MAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undersealed,slight corrosion on rear

Pass 4 May 2007 96,356 miles

Same as previous vt32

Fail 4 May 2007 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate cracked

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Oil leak

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 96,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

boot carpet fitted can not see corrosion

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on under side

corrosion on under side

slight deterasion to seal

suspension conp[oionts corroded

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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C54 MAU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C54 MAU, 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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C54 MAU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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