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B744 BPU

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,853 mi
Last recorded41,853 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB744 BPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,853 miles

Lower underside undersealed

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 90,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,617 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,766 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 76,455 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 78,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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B744 BPU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B744 BPU, 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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B744 BPU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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