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B122 OLO

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB122 OLO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 87,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,098 miles

corrosion and holes in front inner wheel arches

Fail 24 Aug 2020 94,098 miles

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

corrosion and holes in front inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Sep 2019 83,869 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 83,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated disc and pad contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear silencer touching the bodywork

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,273 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,992 miles

SMALL HOLE IN THE NEARSIDE OUTER SILL OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,961 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded borh front floor to inner sill areas (5.2.6)

Nearside outer sill corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

genral uncer body corrsion

park brake efficiency low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 80,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,908 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracking between tread

underbody been waxoiled

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre has cracking between tread

underbody been waxoiled

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

a seriously damaged marker has been recorded against this vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2013 78,708 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

a seriously damaged marker has been recorded against this vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

seriously damaged marker registered against this vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated,but not causing excessive movement.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 75,321 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,640 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,640 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temp repair to exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temp repair to exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 54,585 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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B122 OLO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 B122 OLO, 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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B122 OLO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 February 1985.

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