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C580 NMB

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,266 mi
Last recorded123,266 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC580 NMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,266 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,249 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 123,197 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 123,195 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,480 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 122,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,405 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,330 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 122,056 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 122,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 121,485 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 121,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 121,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 120,530 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 119,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 119,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 118,661 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 118,657 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 117,451 miles

dip beam switch has defect

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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C580 NMB is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 C580 NMB, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C580 NMB registered?

C580 NMB is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 February 1986.

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