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C764 HKP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC764 HKP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,716 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,592 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes from petrol tank corroded to excess.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 65,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,547 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

welding repair done to o/s/f lower †spring holder

welding repair done to rear trailing arm

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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C764 HKP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C764 HKP, 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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C764 HKP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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