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B55 OGY

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 OGY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 114,260 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 114,260 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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B55 OGY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B55 OGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B55 OGY registered?

B55 OGY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B55 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B55 OGY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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