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C982 TGM

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC982 TGM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 97,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,270 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 97,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underside oily, misting of oil on sump and gearbox etc and underside in general

Fail 28 Jun 2024 97,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underside oily, misting of oil on sump and gearbox etc and underside in general

Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,844 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,841 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,709 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,789 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2013 94,954 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 93,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 91,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,357 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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C982 TGM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 C982 TGM, 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 C982 TGM registered?

C982 TGM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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