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B222 GTO

1984 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,781 mi
Last recorded56,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 GTO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central section (join) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes slightly worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,377 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 56,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

park brake just meets MOT criteria of 16% efficiency

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,027 miles

n/s/r fog lamp insecure in bumper but not liable to become detatched at this time

very slight play detected all wheel bearings - this is very slight and may be normal on this type of bearing assembly -

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,012 miles

N/S REAR FOG LAMP INSECURE IN BUMPER

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGE

SMELL OF PETROL AROUND VEHICLE BUT NO LEAKS EVIDENT

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join between rear silencers /centre sections (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 55,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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B222 GTO is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B222 GTO, 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.

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B222 GTO is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 August 1984.

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