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B16 YTE

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,316 miles

corrosion to various parts of underside may need further attention at a later date.

Fail 13 Dec 2006 123,316 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 123,298 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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B16 YTE is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B16 YTE, 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.

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What year was B16 YTE registered?

B16 YTE is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B16 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 YTE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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