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B944 DNY

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Maroon Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 DNY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 73,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center very minor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,114 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,417 miles

Low level for water indicator flashes on

Oil light flashing on

Slight blow on joint on exhaust-between rear silencer and centre pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Low level for water indicator flashes on

Oil light flashing on

Slight blow on joint on exhaust-between rear silencer and centre pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,277 miles

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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B944 DNY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Maroon with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B944 DNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B944 DNY registered?

B944 DNY is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B944 DNY safe to buy?

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