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C915 JAM

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,929 mi
Last recorded105,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC915 JAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 104,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,895 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,829 miles

Both rear number plate lights slightly dim, still illuminate registration plate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing slightly thin, around 70%worn

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Various oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Vehicles body is heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,160 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,968 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2013 102,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 102,005 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 100,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 100,542 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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C915 JAM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C915 JAM, 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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What year was C915 JAM registered?

C915 JAM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C915 JAM safe to buy?

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