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C819 CAT

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC819 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,764 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 138,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,123 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 138,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 138,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both shocks. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both shocks. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc contaminated With differential oil on inner faces. (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated With differential oil. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded near shock absorber mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at the back. Splash guard area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From various P.A.S hoses. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 137,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 137,633 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,075 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/hr15 98h. Bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from engine and drivetrain. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 137,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/hr15 98h. Bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from engine and drivetrain. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 136,308 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,796 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 134,796 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil sweats

Fail 5 Oct 2016 133,827 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil sweats

Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,081 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2015 132,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 shock absorbers weak

both number plate lights dim

fuel cap seal perished

o/s and n/s/f inner wings corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 130,742 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 shock absorbers weak

both number plate lights dim

fuel cap seal perished

o/s and n/s/f inner wings corroded

power steering rack damp and mounting bushes worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,344 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 127,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all 4 rear shocks weak

both rear inner upper panels/sills corroded

exhaust fouling body in numerous places

fuel cap seal perished

indicator switch worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 119,936 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 119,936 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 115,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,174 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 97,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 92,936 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 92,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 87,843 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 87,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front upper ball joint rubber split

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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C819 CAT is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 C819 CAT, 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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C819 CAT is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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