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B507 AKH

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,907 mi
Last recorded52,907 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB507 AKH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,107 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 50,104 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished on inner wall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 48,559 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,117 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 48,086 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B507 AKH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B507 AKH, 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 B507 AKH registered?

B507 AKH is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 February 1985.

Is B507 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B507 AKH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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