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B232 MNP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB232 MNP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 135,552 miles

all front suspension components showing corrosion

both outer sills weak with corrosion

both rear brake discs worn

both rear chassis/floor corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak around engine

slight corrosion on all rear suspension components

slight dampness around offside rear shocker

Fail 24 Aug 2010 135,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all front suspension components showing corrosion

all rear suspension components corroded

both outer sills weak with corrosion

both rear brake discs worn

both rear chassis/floor corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak around engine

slight dampness around offside rear shoxs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 135,289 miles

all front and rear suspension mounts and joints showing slight cracks and movement

all front steering joints showing slight movement

both front and all 4 rear coil springs corroded and weak

both front and rear brake discs pitted

both offside front ball joint dust covers burst

full chassis corroded and weak

ofside front tyre outer tread worn

oil leak at engine/gearbox and rear diff

rear chassis at suspension mounts corroded and very weak

unable to check sill due to side skirts fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2009 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all front and rear suspension mounts and joints showing slight cracks and movement

all front steering joints showing slight movement

both front and all 4 rear coil springs corroded and weak

both front and rear brake discs pitted

both offside front ball joint dust covers burst

full chassis corroded and weak

ofside front tyre outer tread worn

oil leak at engine/gearbox and rear diff

rear chassis at suspension mounts corroded and very weak

unable to check sill due to side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 134,841 miles

all front and rear suspension joints and bushes showing movement and cracks

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn

fuel tank and pipes corroded

full floor and all chassis showing corrosion

offside front tyre outer edge worn

oil leak at engine.gearbox and rear diff

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2008 134,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all front and rear suspension joints and bushes showing movement and cracks

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn

fuel tank and pipes corroded

full floor and all chassis showing corrosion

offside front tyre outer edge worn

oil leak at engine.gearbox and rear diff

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2007 134,796 miles

all four tyre walls and tread cracked slightly

all shockers and springs corroded and weak

all suspension bushes showing slight cracks and movement

both front and rear chassis corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak at engine

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2007 134,796 miles

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

all four tyre walls and tread cracked slightly

all shockers and springs corroded and weak

all suspension bushes showing slight cracks and movement

both front and rear chassis corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak at engine

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2006 134,533 miles

all 4 rear shockers weak

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear chassis showing corrosion

fuel lines showing corrosion

offside rear tyre wall cracked slightly

oil leak

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

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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B232 MNP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B232 MNP, 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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B232 MNP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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