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C999 GVP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC999 GVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,158 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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C999 GVP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C999 GVP, 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 C999 GVP registered?

C999 GVP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C999 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C999 GVP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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