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B12 NJC

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 NJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2006 120,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

STEERING RACK BUSHES ARE OIL CONTAMINATED AND 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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B12 NJC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B12 NJC, 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 B12 NJC registered?

B12 NJC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B12 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 NJC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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