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A14 WOL

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 WOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,387 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,387 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,676 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

front cross member getting corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,351 miles

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear brake pad low

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

play in offside front anti-roll bar inner bush

Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear brake pad low

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

play in offside front anti-roll bar inner bush

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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A14 WOL 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 60%.

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

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 A14 WOL, 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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A14 WOL is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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