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B733 LPN

1985 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,002 mi
Last recorded10,002 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB733 LPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 10,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 9,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 9,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 8,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 8,174 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 7,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 7,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slightly long handbrake lever travel

Pass 12 Sep 2018 7,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 7,511 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 7,511 miles

Lower Steering rack insecure Bushes (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 7,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 6,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 6,845 miles

front & rear tyres perishing & cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 6,845 miles

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

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

front & rear tyres perishing & cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,774 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,255 miles

all 4 tyre treads starting to perish & crack

both front brake hose inner ferrules rusting

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,213 miles

n/s/f tyre tread perishing

o/s/f tyre tread perishing and worn low on inner edge

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,168 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 6,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,857 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 5,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 5,325 miles

Chips on screen

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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B733 LPN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 B733 LPN, 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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What year was B733 LPN registered?

B733 LPN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 April 1985.

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