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B599 FRX

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,011 mi
Last recorded120,011 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 FRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 120,011 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

boot lid can't be opened

nearside and offside front to rear outer sills covered with plastic/fibre glass covers.

nearside and offside rear lower inner panels excessively corroded and holed

offside front upper ball joint rubber dust cover split but no play

roll cage fitted inside car

Fail 17 May 2008 120,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

boot lid can't be opened

nearside and offside front to rear outer sills covered with plastic/fibre glass covers.

nearside and offside rear lower inner panels excessively corroded and holed

offside front upper ball joint rubber dust cover split but no play

roll cage fitted inside car

Pass 8 Apr 2006 119,720 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B599 FRX is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B599 FRX, 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.

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What year was B599 FRX registered?

B599 FRX is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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