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817 MPP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,877 mi
Last recorded150,877 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration817 MPP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 150,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 150,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 150,499 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded all rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 150,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 150,349 miles

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

o/s horn button not working

Fail 13 May 2021 150,347 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s horn button not working

Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 150,311 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective steering arm to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s horn button not working

Fail 22 Oct 2015 120,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all suspension parts corroded

all tyres age cracked will need replacing soon

both front inner wings corroded

floor pans corroded and holed

Pass 15 Apr 2009 150,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 149,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 148,561 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 147,959 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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817 MPP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 817 MPP, 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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817 MPP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 January 1985.

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