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B781 DEV

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,298 mi
Last recorded66,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB781 DEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,292 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,620 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 51,366 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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B781 DEV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B781 DEV, 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 B781 DEV registered?

B781 DEV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B781 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B781 DEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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