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B37 URO

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,389 mi
Last recorded137,389 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB37 URO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 137,093 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 136,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/perished (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor, only 1/3 of the effort of nearside brake

fuel cap seal cracked/perishing

Pass 29 May 2024 136,656 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 136,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 135,875 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 135,825 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 135,825 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation SWITCH CHANGED AND BULB (4.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm insecurely attached N/S/R LOWER MOUNT RENEWED (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,801 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,519 miles

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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B37 URO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B37 URO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B37 URO registered?

B37 URO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B37 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B37 URO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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