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C951 MJH

1985 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,682 mi
Last recorded65,682 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 MJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,682 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 65,682 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

Pass 18 May 2024 65,682 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,006 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 64,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,859 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,551 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,551 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 62,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 62,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 61,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,985 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel pipes

general surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 59,928 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel pipes

general surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 18 May 2012 59,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 59,580 miles

Steering rack mountings deteriating

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 57,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

steering rack mounting bushes getting weak

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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C951 MJH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C951 MJH, 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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C951 MJH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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