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ExpiredMileage
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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