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B31 HBR

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 HBR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2005 54,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 53,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B31 HBR is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B31 HBR, 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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What year was B31 HBR registered?

B31 HBR is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B31 HBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B31 HBR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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