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B111 XNW

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,324 mi
Last recorded66,324 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 XNW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 66,324 miles

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

various areas underside corroded

various brake pipes corroded front and back

various fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 66,284 miles

various areas underside corroded

various brake pipes corroded front and back

various fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 66,258 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Dude to gear selector (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing O/S and N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various areas underside corroded

various brake pipes corroded front and back

various fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,893 miles

both front coil springs corroded

various fuel pipes corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,873 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold Down Pipe Rusted Through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle Support Arm Rusted Through (Dangerous) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle Support Arm Rusted Through (Dangerous) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,779 miles

coil springs corroded

slight blow n/s/f exhaust

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,322 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in near-side upper front ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 62,519 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,519 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 62,478 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B111 XNW is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 B111 XNW, 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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B111 XNW is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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