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400 DW

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,546 mi
Last recorded84,546 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 DW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 84,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 83,938 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 83,195 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,136 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,136 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,493 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 82,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 81,474 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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400 DW is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 400 DW, 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 400 DW registered?

400 DW is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 400 DW safe to buy?

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