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C879 FWU

1986 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 FWU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,667 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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C879 FWU is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 C879 FWU, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C879 FWU?

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What year was C879 FWU registered?

C879 FWU is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C879 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C879 FWU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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