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B119 JAW

1985 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,274 mi
Last recorded47,274 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB119 JAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 47,274 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 47,230 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 47,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 47,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 May 2021 47,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,823 miles

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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B119 JAW is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B119 JAW, 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.

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What year was B119 JAW registered?

B119 JAW is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B119 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B119 JAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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