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B903 OFP

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

117,854 mi
Last recorded117,854 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB903 OFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 117,854 miles

Offside sill corroded

exhaust blowing slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear lower quarter corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower quater corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,562 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable rack mounting bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear park brake effort low compared with left side

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable rack mounting bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 117,551 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas.

Offside little effort from park brake

Pass 15 Sep 2017 117,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,138 miles

Centre Rear gearbox mtg damper rubber missing(mounting otherwise secure.)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bellhousing bolt missing

hole and corrosion to nearside and offside transmission tunnel sides. Outside prescribed areas

Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bellhousing bolt missing

hole and corrosion to nearside and offside transmission tunnel sides. Outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,337 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hole and corrosion in nearside front footwell, outside prescribed areas

hole and corrosion in offside rear boot floor just outside towbar prescribed area

hole and corrosion to nearside front sill outside prescribed ares

holes and corrosion to front chassis/floor nearside and offside

Fail 12 Aug 2015 115,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner oad outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hole and corrosion in nearside front footwell, outside prescribed areas

hole and corrosion in offside rear boot floor just outside towbar prescribed area

hole and corrosion to nearside front sill outside prescribed ares

holes and corrosion to front chassis/floor nearside and offside

Pass 16 May 2014 114,656 miles

Left front floor perforated. Right floor stiffener corrosion perforated.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Right rear sill insecure at joint with rear wing.

Fail 14 May 2014 114,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Left front floor perforated. Right floor stiffener corrosion perforated.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Right rear sill insecure at joint with rear wing.

Pass 11 May 2013 113,925 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 113,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion of drivers floor at jacking point

Pass 8 Oct 2011 113,655 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 113,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,730 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 160,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 110,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 108,310 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 106,246 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 106,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 104,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B903 OFP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 B903 OFP, 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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B903 OFP is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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