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B150 CSU

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,437 mi
Last recorded37,437 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB150 CSU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 37,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 36,999 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 36,989 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 36,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 35,831 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 34,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2013 33,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2010 31,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B150 CSU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B150 CSU, 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 B150 CSU registered?

B150 CSU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B150 CSU safe to buy?

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