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C83 KAX

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,844 mi
Last recorded119,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 KAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,844 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 119,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,776 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 116,775 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2023 116,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 116,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 116,026 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 116,026 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 113,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 110,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 111,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 110,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 108,478 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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C83 KAX 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 81%.

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 C83 KAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C83 KAX registered?

C83 KAX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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