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B720 PGV

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,306 mi
Last recorded125,306 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 PGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 125,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 122,218 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure on chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing parking brake pad missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective above drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,835 miles

STEERING RACK CENTRE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 121,648 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

exhaust blow from front joint

n/s hand brake figures low

n/s rear axle leak near brake disc

power steering rack leaking

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both middle boxes (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Slight movement on steering rack mounts

Fail 7 Jun 2017 117,046 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both middle boxes (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Slight movement on steering rack mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,805 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 115,805 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing Both sides front, lower , outer. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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B720 PGV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B720 PGV, 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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B720 PGV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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