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C853 KAX

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

123,536 mi
Last recorded123,536 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC853 KAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 123,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 6 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,530 miles

both rear arches corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 104,530 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,539 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 104,530 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated at centre and rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion nearside floor front and centre

Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion nearside floor front and centre

Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,530 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 24 May 2016 104,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 104,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2014 104,530 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside fronthe adlamp tarnished

Fail 14 May 2014 104,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside fronthe adlamp tarnished

Pass 13 May 2013 104,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion around rear radius arm mounts

offside rear seat back loose but secure

Fail 10 May 2013 104,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion around rear radius arm mounts

offside rear seat back loose but secure

Pass 18 May 2012 104,530 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear seat back loose but secure

suggest new front tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,542 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,159 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 105,863 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 105,863 miles

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

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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C853 KAX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 C853 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.

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C853 KAX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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