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A8 JHH

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,302 mi
Last recorded74,302 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JHH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 74,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 74,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 73,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 73,557 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 73,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,754 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected BOTH LUBED AND FREED AND ADJUSTED (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,285 miles

Offside Rear disc & pads have got hot

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,285 miles

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

Offside Rear disc & pads have got hot

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,135 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,045 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,862 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 72,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,894 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,324 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A8 JHH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A8 JHH, 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 A8 JHH registered?

A8 JHH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is A8 JHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 JHH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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