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B403 RRT

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,569 mi
Last recorded70,569 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 RRT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,569 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,567 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2011 70,203 miles

cruse controle unit under bonnet

Fail 26 May 2010 70,203 miles

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

Headlamps, lower reflector tarnished and corroded, has visible beam pattern at present.

Pass 20 May 2009 70,203 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 70,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 68,945 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 68,945 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 65,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,954 miles

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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B403 RRT is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B403 RRT, 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 B403 RRT registered?

B403 RRT is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B403 RRT safe to buy?

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