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C865 XRU

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,401 mi
Last recorded123,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 XRU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 123,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 122,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2025 122,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 122,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible multiple locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 121,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible multiple locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,505 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 119,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,679 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 116,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 115,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 115,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 114,670 miles

front subframe bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 114,263 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 113,524 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 111,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 111,365 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 108,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 107,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 106,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 105,801 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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C865 XRU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C865 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C865 XRU registered?

C865 XRU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 1985.

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