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B704 RHC

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,097 mi
Last recorded126,097 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB704 RHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 126,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 125,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 121,181 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 118,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 117,077 miles

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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B704 RHC is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B704 RHC, 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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B704 RHC is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 February 1985.

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