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C623 CRU

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,187 mi
Last recorded133,187 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC623 CRU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 133,187 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 133,187 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Nearside Front Floor at jacking point corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 132,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 132,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp not working

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 132,721 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened floor to sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened floor to sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach all 4 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 132,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 132,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 131,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 131,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,050 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 131,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 130,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 128,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 127,205 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 126,713 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 124,326 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 123,992 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 123,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to front floor sections.

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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C623 CRU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C623 CRU, 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 C623 CRU registered?

C623 CRU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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