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700 XVX

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,890 mi
Last recorded29,890 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 XVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 29,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 29,667 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 29,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,606 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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700 XVX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 700 XVX, 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 700 XVX registered?

700 XVX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is 700 XVX safe to buy?

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