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B744 WNG

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

30,798 mi
Last recorded30,798 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB744 WNG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 30,798 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp reflectors deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

plastic outer sill coverts fitted (not allowing inspection of outer sills)

Fail 12 Nov 2018 30,797 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp reflectors deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

boot lid difficult to open !!

plastic outer sill coverts fitted (not allowing inspection of outer sills)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,736 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

low reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 23 Aug 2012 30,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high hydrocarbons left bank from front (misfire)

low reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,594 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear radius arms slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2006 30,594 miles

nearside and offside rear radius arms slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 WNG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B744 WNG, 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 WNG is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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