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A285 OVF

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,560 mi
Last recorded47,560 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA285 OVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,560 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 47,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,482 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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A285 OVF is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 A285 OVF, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A285 OVF registered?

A285 OVF is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A285 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A285 OVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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