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B217 FTU

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,003 mi
Last recorded34,003 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 FTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,003 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion lower valance has been hit, and surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front car is import from usa, has no registration number, tested on chassis number

Nearside Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel pipes have surface corrosion (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 34,003 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion lower valance has been hit, and surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front car is import from usa, has no registration number, tested on chassis number

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipping to right hand side, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brake has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel pipes have surface corrosion (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipping to right hand side, car is a left hand drive (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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B217 FTU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B217 FTU, 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 B217 FTU registered?

B217 FTU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B217 FTU safe to buy?

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