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B222 OSA

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 OSA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,059 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot split ,

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 77,748 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 77,329 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,248 miles

removed vacuum pipe on manifold to pass emissions.advise to be checked.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SOME CORROSION AT BODY.

WIPERS NOT PARKING.

Pass 18 May 2011 75,334 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 74,834 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT INNER EDGES.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,365 miles

FAULT WITH HAZARD INDICATORS AT L/H SIDE.

PIECE OF SCREW IN R/H/R TYRE TREAD.

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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B222 OSA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B222 OSA, 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 B222 OSA registered?

B222 OSA is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B222 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B222 OSA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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