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B499 RHP

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB499 RHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 80,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 80,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 80,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 79,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 78,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 78,364 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 78,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 77,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 76,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 76,028 miles

front tyres wearing slightly

Pass 12 May 2010 75,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 73,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 72,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 71,399 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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B499 RHP is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B499 RHP, 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 B499 RHP registered?

B499 RHP is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B499 RHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B499 RHP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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