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A13 SCV

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,991 mi
Last recorded44,991 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 44,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,876 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 43,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,528 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 42,732 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,544 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,432 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill/arch area..

Pass 3 May 2014 41,273 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,950 miles

main beam warning light not alluminating

nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 40,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,298 miles

Steering rack mounting bush worn recommend replacement.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,745 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 39,722 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both number plates figures spaced slightly too far, †tyre pressures look low/rear tyres side walls slightly perished.

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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A13 SCV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A13 SCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 SCV registered?

A13 SCV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is A13 SCV safe to buy?

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