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652 NOU

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration652 NOU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 69,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 69,311 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 69,292 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 69,290 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2009 69,231 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 67,211 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 69,009 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 67,576 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 67,576 miles

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

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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652 NOU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 652 NOU, 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 652 NOU registered?

652 NOU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is 652 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 652 NOU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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