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C744 EME

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC744 EME
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,826 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,826 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,921 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 95,917 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin footbrake pads (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just passed 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,070 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,305 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 91,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 90,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 90,465 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 EME is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 EME, 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 40 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 EME registered?

C744 EME is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C744 EME safe to buy?

The MOT history for C744 EME shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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