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B16 RMJ

1986 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,557 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,365 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,115 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,042 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,691 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,667 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,600 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,532 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,424 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,334 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,334 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B16 RMJ is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 B16 RMJ, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 RMJ registered?

B16 RMJ is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is B16 RMJ safe to buy?

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