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4007 LJ

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 6994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,635 mi
Last recorded57,635 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4007 LJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 57,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,351 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 57,351 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,017 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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4007 LJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 6,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 4007 LJ, 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 4007 LJ registered?

4007 LJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 December 1985.

Is 4007 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4007 LJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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