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B517 KCU

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,997 mi
Last recorded109,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 KCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 109,997 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,739 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,937 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,498 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,710 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exh has small repairs on it

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,277 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 94,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B517 KCU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B517 KCU, 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 B517 KCU registered?

B517 KCU is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B517 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B517 KCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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