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B408 JNV

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,138 mi
Last recorded105,138 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB408 JNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,138 miles

Oil leak

floors surface rust

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,198 miles

Oil leak

floors and front subframe rusty

front inner wings rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2010 101,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

floors and front subframe rusty

front inner wings rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,338 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 94,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s fog lamp not working

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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B408 JNV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B408 JNV, 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 B408 JNV registered?

B408 JNV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is B408 JNV safe to buy?

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