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C945 PGY

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,687 mi
Last recorded128,687 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 PGY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 128,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 128,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed erratic (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 128,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 4 Mar 2019 126,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 123,246 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres slightly deflated - worn edges

Fail 25 Feb 2016 121,339 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres slightly deflated - worn edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 117,371 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 117,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,330 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,625 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 112,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil springs corroded

rear number plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil springs corroded

rear number plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,788 miles

couple of stonechips front windscreen

n/s/ track rod end rubber boot split

slight wear front tyres on edges

surface corrosion front and rear coil springs

Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,788 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

couple of stonechips front windscreen

n/s/ track rod end rubber boot split

slight wear front tyres on edges

surface corrosion front and rear coil springs

Pass 9 Mar 2009 109,717 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 109,717 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

slight corrosion near offside rear subframe mount

Pass 18 Mar 2008 107,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 102,072 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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C945 PGY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C945 PGY, 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 C945 PGY registered?

C945 PGY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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