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C742 VSH

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC742 VSH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,352 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 98,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,009 miles

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

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

body corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

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

under body corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,201 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Under body and arches corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,020 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,273 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 95,117 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,616 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

dirt guards on o/s/front inner wing corroded

oil leak on rear axle nose pinion

Pass 14 May 2009 91,022 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 11 May 2009 91,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 22 May 2008 90,536 miles

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2005 85,416 miles

splash guard under o/s front wing corroded,bolt missing from stiffening frame under rear of body

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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C742 VSH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C742 VSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C742 VSH registered?

C742 VSH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 November 1985.

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