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B160 BNH

1984 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

238,422 mi
Last recorded238,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 BNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 238,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 238,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 238,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 238,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 238,289 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 238,281 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 238,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 237,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 237,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 236,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 234,674 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 233,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 233,912 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 232,973 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 232,150 miles

front brakes imbalance

Pass 15 Apr 2009 231,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 229,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 227,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s outer main beam not working

Pass 20 Apr 2006 223,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 223,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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B160 BNH is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 80,326 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 B160 BNH, 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 42 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 B160 BNH registered?

B160 BNH is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 November 1984.

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