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C55 MAU

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 MAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 123,892 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 123,814 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 123,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,319 miles

Engine water leak

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,311 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Engine water leak

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack lower coloum coupling

Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,390 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,759 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 112,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 112,727 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2005 112,661 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

all tyres out of shape a little,but no obvious tfead separation.

auto box fault.struggles to take up drive

cooling system leaks.

rear brake discs in poor condition

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 MAU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C55 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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C55 MAU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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