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B560 YYV

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,342 mi
Last recorded76,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB560 YYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,342 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rack mounts worn

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,275 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,512 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished ,limit and devoid of tread

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,130 miles

Nearside nearside front exhaust rust

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both sides rear axle radius arm bushes, front and rear, perished. o/s worst

o/s front tyre worn to the limit inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,109 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear ,rear lower shocker bush worn

steering rack mounts worn to limit

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,802 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,676 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 65,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 64,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B560 YYV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B560 YYV, 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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B560 YYV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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