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B42 TNG

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 TNG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 59,818 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 59,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer disc pad wearing thin

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

instrument panel lights not working

Pass 29 May 2018 59,771 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,362 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,362 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,070 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,714 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,112 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,109 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front top ball joint rubber split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 50,815 miles

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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B42 TNG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B42 TNG, 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 B42 TNG registered?

B42 TNG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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