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B251 NAB

1985 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 NAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 122,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 117,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 116,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 115,997 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 115,995 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 115,994 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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B251 NAB is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B251 NAB, 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 B251 NAB registered?

B251 NAB is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B251 NAB safe to buy?

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