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B719 VJT

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,379 mi
Last recorded36,379 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB719 VJT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,323 miles

car has slight corrosion to outer sills & to inner arches.

offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,313 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,084 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 36,075 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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B719 VJT is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 84,081 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 B719 VJT, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B719 VJT registered?

B719 VJT is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B719 VJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B719 VJT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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