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C944 SPL

1986 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 SPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,528 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 101,522 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 99,573 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 99,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,511 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 99,510 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 99,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,224 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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C944 SPL is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C944 SPL, 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 C944 SPL?

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What year was C944 SPL registered?

C944 SPL is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C944 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C944 SPL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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