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C885 PPF

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Lpg 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,014 mi
Last recorded122,014 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 PPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 122,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Presented as a lpg fuel type

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,000 miles

near side front door corrioded on bottom

near side rear outer sill corrioded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front door corrioded at bottom

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,925 miles

F/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,461 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs off a slight coolant leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,209 miles

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

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

front pads look low

headlamp and position lamp switch lose slightly but not effecting the operation off the lamps

slight coolant leak from a cooling hose

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 81,142 miles

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

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

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

front pads look low

headlamp and position lamp switch lose slightly but not effecting the operation off the lamps

slight coolant leak from a cooling hose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,904 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 77,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,790 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff oil leak

unable to see front brake

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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C885 PPF is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C885 PPF, 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.

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C885 PPF is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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