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201 BTP

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration201 BTP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,459 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,919 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 58,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,501 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,049 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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201 BTP is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 201 BTP, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 201 BTP registered?

201 BTP is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 201 BTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 201 BTP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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