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B631 MPN

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,532 mi
Last recorded55,532 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB631 MPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 55,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 55,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 55,101 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,867 miles

oil leak from engine

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 54,727 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 54,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,673 miles

oil level just above minimum

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

part of front passenger seat belt buckle partially broken but still retains properly

Fail 30 Mar 2013 54,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil level just above minimum

part of front passenger seat belt buckle partially broken but still retains properly

vehicle cuts out

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,410 miles

smell of petrol from underneath rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

smell of petrol from underneath rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2011 54,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

oil leak on rear axel

small smell of fuel under car

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2009 53,703 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,721 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front sub frame mounts split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,708 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 43,835 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 43,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B631 MPN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B631 MPN, 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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B631 MPN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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