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C565 ETX

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,530 mi
Last recorded94,530 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC565 ETX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,530 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 94,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,124 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 93,731 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear front suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 93,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 93,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer indicator not working

Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,144 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 93,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 92,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,540 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,301 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,729 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 90,721 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,658 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,154 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 84,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,125 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 83,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,126 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to n/s/f

Fail 14 Apr 2008 82,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to n/s/f

o/s/f wiper to large hitting screen frame

Pass 1 May 2007 80,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 80,767 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing play

n/s/r quarter panel holed and corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing play

o/s/r quarter panel holed and corroded

pin hole blow from exhaust front system

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 23 May 2006 77,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 75,557 miles

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

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

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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C565 ETX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 C565 ETX, 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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C565 ETX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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