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B863 CNS

1985 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,665 mi
Last recorded109,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 CNS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 109,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,447 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,711 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 106,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,496 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 102,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 102,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 101,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 101,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,411 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 97,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 95,809 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 95,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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B863 CNS is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B863 CNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B863 CNS?

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What year was B863 CNS registered?

B863 CNS is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B863 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B863 CNS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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