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B589 VLJ

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,003 mi
Last recorded13,003 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB589 VLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 May 2024 13,003 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 13,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 914 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 42 miles

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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B589 VLJ is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 B589 VLJ, 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 42 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 B589 VLJ registered?

B589 VLJ is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B589 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B589 VLJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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