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B523 MYJ

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB523 MYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018
Fail 2 Jul 2018

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 153,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bulb warning fault

drain by fuel filler blocked

handbrake needs adjustment

number plate lights poor

parking brake warning light on

rust by nearside front shocker mount inner and outer

surface rust around rear floor

Fail 3 Jun 2008 153,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bulb warning fault

drain by fuel filler blocked

handbrake needs adjustment

number plate lights poor

parking brake warning light on

rust by nearside front shocker mount inner and outer

surface rust around rear floor

Fail 24 Apr 2008 153,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Near side wheel arch has corrosion within its inner surface

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 146,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 146,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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B523 MYJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B523 MYJ, 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 B523 MYJ registered?

B523 MYJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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