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C720 NHJ

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,641 mi
Last recorded76,641 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 NHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,641 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering joints

underbody off car very rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,613 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 76,613 miles

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

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

near side front outer sill corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

unable to see condition of brake pads

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,581 miles

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

all tyres perished

n/s/outer sill

window screen

Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracked on side walls

near side front outer sill corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jan 2006 76,474 miles

slight movement in front wheel bearings, †front brake discs are corroded, †lots of surface corrosion at rear trailing arm suspension support area.

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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C720 NHJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C720 NHJ, 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 C720 NHJ registered?

C720 NHJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is C720 NHJ safe to buy?

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