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B7 JEV

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 94,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,452 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on o/s/f floor

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advised both rear tyres side walls starting to deteriorate & perish

Fail 20 Jun 2006 84,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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B7 JEV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B7 JEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B7 JEV registered?

B7 JEV is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 February 1985.

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