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C55 CAT

1990 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xjs78,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 85,863 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive below rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 85,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion all vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

indicator stalk sticky

Fail 28 Apr 2018 85,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion all vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

indicator stalk sticky

Pass 25 May 2012 84,956 miles

R/H SEATBELT FRAYING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT L/H CENTRE PIPE CLAMP.

SLIGHT SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT AT HANDBRAKE LEVER.

SOME CORROSION AT BODY.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 83,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,983 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 80,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C55 CAT is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 78,062 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 C55 CAT, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C55 CAT registered?

C55 CAT is a 1990 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is C55 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C55 CAT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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