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B400 HGM

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,077 mi
Last recorded124,077 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 HGM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 124,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight corrosion n/s/f floor

Pass 5 Nov 2010 124,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion n/s/f floor

Fail 1 Oct 2010 124,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f sill & floor corroded

n/s/f wheel rim fouling

rear ex boxes insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2009 123,023 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B400 HGM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 B400 HGM, 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 B400 HGM registered?

B400 HGM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B400 HGM safe to buy?

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