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C578 WAC

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC578 WAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 95,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,334 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 95,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 93,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,340 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,849 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 78,263 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2007 77,628 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2006 76,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C578 WAC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C578 WAC, 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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What year was C578 WAC registered?

C578 WAC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 December 1985.

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