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B74 THP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,048 mi
Last recorded127,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB74 THP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 127,048 miles

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

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

front sills corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 127,038 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front sills slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 125,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 123,846 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 123,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 122,493 miles

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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B74 THP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc 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 B74 THP, 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 B74 THP registered?

B74 THP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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