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C569 PPG

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,437 mi
Last recorded137,437 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC569 PPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in rack mounting bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Jan 2022 137,430 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearings not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearings not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearings not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front steering rack bushes slight wear.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front trailing arm bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2013 137,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 137,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2012 136,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2010 136,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 136,398 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 136,390 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2007 136,228 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 136,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 136,026 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 136,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C569 PPG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C569 PPG, 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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C569 PPG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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