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A2 AYA

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 AYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,060 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,326 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,215 miles

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A2 AYA is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 AYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 AYA?

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What year was A2 AYA registered?

A2 AYA is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is A2 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 AYA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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