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C960 JET

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,018 mi
Last recorded31,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 JET
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,018 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 28,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,503 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 26,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,606 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,606 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,862 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 167,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,028 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 15,028 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,594 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 14,569 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 13,939 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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C960 JET is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C960 JET, 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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What year was C960 JET registered?

C960 JET is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 December 1985.

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