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B205 DEP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,744 mi
Last recorded89,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 DEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 89,744 miles

Heavey corrosion on front and rear suspension

Wipers do not opperate on all speeds or park

corrosion in front sills and floor not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Jun 2009 89,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Heavey corrosion on front and rear suspension

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers do not opperate on all speeds or park

corrosion in front sills and floor not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH IS SLIPPING BADLY

corrosion in floor at front

corrosion in sills at front [not m o t prescribed area]

heavy surface corrosion on rear & front suspensipon units

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,476 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front outer sill and floor rusty (outside prescribed area)

offside front outer sill and floor going rusty (oute side prescribed area)

power steering pipes going rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2008 86,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel lines going rusty

fuel lines insacure

nearside front outer sill and floor rusty (outside prescribed area)

offside front outer sill and floor going rusty (oute side prescribed area)

power steering pipes going rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2007 88,695 miles

fuel lines going rusty

going rusty around rear axle mountings

nearside outer sill going rusty

offside and nearside front floor going rusty

offside outer sill going rusty

slight blow on nearside exhaust

tape fitted over rust on rear corner of nearside bumper

Fail 19 Oct 2006 88,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside and nearside front floor going rusty

offside outer sill going rusty

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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B205 DEP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B205 DEP, 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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B205 DEP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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