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B123 DKW

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,583 mi
Last recorded108,583 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 DKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 108,583 miles

Both front upper droplink rubbers perished

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

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint rubber perished

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,945 miles

Corrosion on nearside front floor inner.

Corrosion on offside front sill.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 104,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 104,772 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,639 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 96,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 95,910 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 95,906 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside main beam aim too high †steering rack mounting bushes weak

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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B123 DKW is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B123 DKW, 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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B123 DKW is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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