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B453 SAC

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,402 mi
Last recorded137,402 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 SAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 137,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 137,325 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 137,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,140 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 136,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 136,097 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 135,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 134,477 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 133,854 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,840 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 131,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 130,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 130,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 129,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 128,599 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 128,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 127,979 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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B453 SAC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B453 SAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B453 SAC registered?

B453 SAC is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B453 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B453 SAC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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