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B3 MOX

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,831 mi
Last recorded115,831 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MOX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 115,831 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear small hole in body outwith prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inboard discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 115,830 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear small hole in body outwith prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inboard discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis and components undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,481 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK, SUMP AREA

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE AT FLANGE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SLIGHT BIND ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,067 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill has small hole. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge corroding away. (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge corroding away. (3.5.1i)

Random illumination of dash warning lamps.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill has small hole. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge corroding away. (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge corroding away. (3.5.1i)

Random illumination of dash warning lamps.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,721 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning lights on dash

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,120 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake warning light on dash when park brake off.

slight oil leak

warning light appears on dash when press brake pedal. all exterior lights working at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 110,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake warning light on dash when park brake off.

slight oil leak

warning light appears on dash when press brake pedal. all exterior lights working at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,082 miles

slight blow at o/s/f exhaust join

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Apr 2010 110,081 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

front discs rusty

leak at gearbox

power steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 May 2008 109,711 miles

damage on n/s windscreen

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

oil leak between engine and gearbox

wiperblades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 4 May 2007 109,254 miles

auto-gearbox leaking fluid

windscreen has damage but less than 40mm outwith drivers viewing area

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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B3 MOX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B3 MOX, 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 B3 MOX registered?

B3 MOX is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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