MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front brake discs warped
offside front wheel bearing
offside rear front shock leaking
rear brake pads low
windscreen damege
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both front tyres
front brake discs warped
offside front wheel bearing
offside rear front shock absorber leaking
rear brake pads close to limit
windscreen damage
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
both front wheel bearings play
footbrake pedal creeps under poad
n/s/f outer sill holed
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B42 AGS is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B42 AGS, 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 B42 AGS registered?
B42 AGS is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 May 1985.
Is B42 AGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B42 AGS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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