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B280 AJN

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,430 mi
Last recorded39,430 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB280 AJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,574 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,013 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,711 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,251 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,043 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 34,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all tyres have age deteriation on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 34,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B280 AJN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B280 AJN, 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 B280 AJN registered?

B280 AJN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B280 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B280 AJN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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