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B875 LPK

1985 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB875 LPK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,103 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,329 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,251 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 54,251 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly smooth on edge

oil leak under side of car

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres both slightly smooth on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,063 miles

Rear Upper both tyres slightly smooth on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,769 miles

all 4 rear shock absorbers weeping oil

oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 May 2014 42,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 42,912 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,172 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 35,830 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,155 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 33,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,114 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,312 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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B875 LPK is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B875 LPK, 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

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What year was B875 LPK registered?

B875 LPK is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B875 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B875 LPK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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