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B7 JNJ

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,406 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip prevision missing

Fail 12 Jul 2023 85,391 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip prevision missing

Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,362 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2019 85,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 83,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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 JNJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B7 JNJ, 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 B7 JNJ registered?

B7 JNJ is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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