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C78 YKK

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 YKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,417 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,540 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 74,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 72,889 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 72,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,614 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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C78 YKK is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc 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 C78 YKK, 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 C78 YKK registered?

C78 YKK is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C78 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 YKK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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