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A5 DOR

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,371 mi
Last recorded48,371 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DOR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,371 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lights inop

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 48,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lights inop

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,331 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 48,331 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,188 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure by diff (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside centre (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

very bad oil leak from gearbox and bulb

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,500 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,170 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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A5 DOR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A5 DOR, 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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A5 DOR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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