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XJS 36C

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,051 mi
Last recorded77,051 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 36C
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,172 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,941 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,903 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 May 2017 63,903 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,762 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,543 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 68,536 miles

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

final drive has evidence of oil leak

offside front brake fluctuates 30Kg

steering rack has a lot of sideways movement

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,141 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,141 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bonnet struts defective

oil leak

oil light fashed on

Fail 10 May 2006 68,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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XJS 36C is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XJS 36C, 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 XJS 36C registered?

XJS 36C is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is XJS 36C safe to buy?

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