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B530 DNO

1985 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,656 mi
Last recorded74,656 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 DNO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,656 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 73,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2010 72,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 72,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 72,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 71,877 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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B530 DNO is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B530 DNO, 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 B530 DNO registered?

B530 DNO is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B530 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B530 DNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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