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4814 VC

1985 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,571 mi
Last recorded97,571 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4814 VC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine an rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,867 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 89,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,616 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 82,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,359 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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4814 VC is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4814 VC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4814 VC registered?

4814 VC is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 February 1985.

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