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B852 XYO

1985 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB852 XYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,389 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mountings (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,327 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 34,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,279 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,246 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect back (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 34,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,381 miles

front and rear, nearside and offside brake discs have light surface corrosion.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 28,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs have light surface corrosion to neearside and offside.

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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B852 XYO is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B852 XYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B852 XYO registered?

B852 XYO is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 July 1985.

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