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B156 JMV

1985 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,426 mi
Last recorded63,426 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 JMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 63,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 63,370 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 63,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 62,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 62,773 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 61,100 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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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B156 JMV is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B156 JMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B156 JMV registered?

B156 JMV is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B156 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B156 JMV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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