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B656 NSG

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,950 mi
Last recorded91,950 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 NSG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 91,950 miles

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

all welding undersealed

o/s handbrake performance

o/s/f brake caliper pipe bottom end very slight twist

Fail 18 Apr 2011 91,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 91,380 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2009 91,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front suspenion arm bushes

Pass 14 May 2008 90,816 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2008 90,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2006 89,717 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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B656 NSG is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B656 NSG, 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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B656 NSG is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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