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C594 MGO

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,139 mi
Last recorded96,139 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC594 MGO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 96,139 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 95,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,224 miles

both front tyres below 1.6mm outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,220 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres below 1.6mm outer edge

rear exhaust clamps missing (recommend replace)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 91,437 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 89,307 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 89,307 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005

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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C594 MGO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C594 MGO, 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 C594 MGO registered?

C594 MGO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C594 MGO safe to buy?

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