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C744 BYJ

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,669 mi
Last recorded23,669 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC744 BYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 23,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 23,238 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 22,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,130 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 22,122 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 21,610 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 21,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,297 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 21,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 21,017 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 21,017 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 20,762 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 20,762 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,033 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,423 miles

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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C744 BYJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C744 BYJ, 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 C744 BYJ registered?

C744 BYJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C744 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C744 BYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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