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B383 EKY

1985 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,893 mi
Last recorded53,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB383 EKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2006 53,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear wheel arches †

wear in steering rack bushes †slight wear /noise in front offside wheel bearing/brake †rear trailing arm bushes starting to split †wear starting in front suspension bushes/starting to split †slight play in rear suspension joints/bushes †

Pass 24 Jun 2005 53,343 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 53,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wear in front offside&nearside top&bottom ball joints †wear in front offside&nearside suspension frame mounts †corrosion to front&rear coil springs †wear in front linkbar bushes

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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B383 EKY is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B383 EKY, 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 B383 EKY registered?

B383 EKY is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 March 1985.

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