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B235 JAN

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB235 JAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 120,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,938 miles

CORROSION FORMING IN N/S & O/S FRONT INNER FLITCH PANELS

CORROSION FORMING IN O/S & N/S REAR LOWER SILLS NEAR LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS

FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING GAITERS DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES AGE CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

SEVERE CORROSION IN NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR BODY LOWER SECTIONS

SLIGHT BINDING FRONT BRAKES

Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,880 miles

corossion forming in body & chassis

corossion in nearside & offside lower rear inner & outer sills

corrosion in nearside & offside front innewr flitch panels

front steering & suspension dust gaitors starting to deteriorate

rearr tyres age cracks in sidewalls

Fail 16 Apr 2015 119,877 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corossion forming in body & chassis

corossion in nearside & offside lower rear inner & outer sills

corrosion in nearside & offside front innewr flitch panels

front steering & suspension dust gaitors starting to deteriorate

rearr tyres age cracks in sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,763 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in nearside & offside front inner flitch panels

corrosion in nearside & offside lower sills & rear wheel arches

front suspension & steering gaitors starting to deteriorate

general corrosion in body & chassis sections

rear tyres age cracks apearing in sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,418 miles

corrosion in os rear wheel arch/sill/rear bumper

Fail 25 Apr 2013 119,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in os rear wheel arch/sill/rear bumper

Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,994 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL / REAR WHEEL ARCHES / SIDE SILLS / BODY IN GENERAL

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

Fail 18 Apr 2012 118,994 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL / REAR WHEEL ARCHES / SIDE SILLS / BODY IN GENERAL

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,779 miles

corrosion in os rear valance and lower sill/ns rear wheel arch

ns rear silncer/pipe joint slight leak/poor condition

slight exhaust leak front down pipe

Fail 1 Apr 2011 118,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in os rear valance and lower sill/ns rear wheel arch

ns rear silncer/pipe joint slight leak/poor condition

slight exhaust leak front down pipe

Pass 17 Mar 2010 118,673 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming in ns and os rear wheel arches and the top of the rear sill panels

Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

corrosion in os outer rear sill panel

corrosion in osr wheel arch

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2008 118,922 miles

corrosion forming in offside rear body

nearside rear ehaust inter pipe poor condition

some wear in nearside & offside front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,581 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2006 116,610 miles

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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B235 JAN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 B235 JAN, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B235 JAN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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