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B779 FDM

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,453 mi
Last recorded30,453 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 FDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,453 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 30,449 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,370 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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B779 FDM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B779 FDM, 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 B779 FDM registered?

B779 FDM is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B779 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B779 FDM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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